What Do You Recommend for MCAS?

Follow an Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Following an anti-inflammatory diet can help to reduce chronic inflammation and reduce mast cell activation due to inflammatory dietary triggers. Remove inflammatory foods, including refined sugar and carbs, refined oils, gluten, dairy, food allergens, artificial ingredients, canned and processed meat, and overly processed foods. Remove any foods that may be triggering your MCAS. Eat lots of greens, vegetables, sprouts, herbs, spices, nuts, seeds, organic grass-fed meat, organic pasture-raised poultry and eggs, and wild-caughtfish.

Follow a Low-Histamine Diet

If you are experiencing symptoms of histamine intolerance due to MCAS, we recommend following a low-histamine diet. Many times, dialing in your unique and individualized diet will help significantly reduce reactivity. Decrease your histamine bucket by removing high-histamine foods, including aged cheese, canned and cured meat, citrus, fermented food, vinegar, fermented alcohol, dried fruits, smoked fish, soured foods, and processed foods high in preservatives. Remove histamine-liberating foods that may cause histamine release, including tomatoes, bananas, papaya, cow’s milk, shellfish, and wheat germ. Remove DAO enzyme-blocking foods and drinks, including alcohol, and caffeinated beverages like tea, coffee, and energy drinks.

Reduce Your Mast Cell Triggers

There are a variety of environmental factors that can trigger mastcell activation and related histamine release, complicating your recovery. Common triggers of mast cell activation include allergens, both food and environmental, mold and mycotoxins,other toxins, chemicals, heavy metals, and infections. This step can require time and effort working with your healthcare team to identify and treat your root cause triggers.

Detoxify Your Body

Environmental toxins and a high toxic load may cause increased mast cell activation. As your mast cells calm down, you will be able to slowlyadd gentle detoxification strategies. Eliminate toxins and increase glutathione levels to protect your mitochondria from oxidative stress. Add a daily low-histamine probiotic to improve gut microbiota balance and nutrient absorption.