Histamine is a chemical compound derived from the amino acid histidine. On a daily basis, small amounts of histamine help regulate functions throughout the body. Histamine is produced by the body’s white blood cells, specifically the mast cells, but is also naturally present in many foods. The amount of histamine found in a food may be inherent to the food or depend on external factors such as the stage of maturation, as well as the storage, processing method, and origin. An intolerance to histamine can develop when the body produces more histamine than it can break down. If histamine levels in the body are high for any reason, eating histamine-rich foods can trigger a variety of symptoms that can vary from person to person. Read this article to find out more about the low histamine diet.

Did you know that certain starchy foods like potatoes and pasta can be beneficial to your health by promoting weight loss, improving blood glucose control and lowering cholesterol? Yes, you read it right! But it’s not just any starchy foods, it’s specifically those that contain resistant starch. Read this article to find out more!

It can be difficult to lose weight while still having enough energy to exercise and without altering sports performance. Read this article to obtain five tips to help you reach your goals!

Constipation is an intestinal disorder that is characterized by difficult, infrequent, or incomplete defecation. It can be defined as an individual having less than three stools per week. However, some people may be constipated and still go to the bathroom daily. Chronic constipation affects up to 27% of the world’s population, 75% of whom are women. It can be caused by a variety of factors including motility disorders (irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, hypothyroidism, pregnancy, etc.), neurological effects (Parkinson’s disease, stroke, spinal cord disorders, etc.), changes in the gut microbiota or from side effects to medications (calcium antagonists for hypertension, opiates, antipsychotics, etc.). There are four subtypes of constipation: constipation predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C), slow-transit constipation, chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) (also called functional constipation), and constipation due to pelvic floor dysfunction. There are different solutions to a constipation problem, the effectiveness of which varies depending on the type of constipation. Read this article to discover ten remedies for constipation.

Did you know that over 50% of endurance athletes complain of gastrointestinal symptoms during an endurance event such as cycling, triathlon and running? Some of the most common symptoms reported include nausea, vomiting, bloating, abdominal pain, urgency to go to the toilet, diarrhea, and in some situations, involuntary projectile vomiting. Read this article to learn how to avoid gastrointestinal issues during exercise.