| Mastocytosis and adverse reactions to biogenic amines and histamine-releasing foods: what is the evidence? | |
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PMID: 16093574 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: It has been suggested that normal concentrations of biogenic amines and 'histamine-releasing foods' may exacerbate symptoms in mastocytosis. The purpose of this study was to look for scientific evidence in the literature on diets restricted in biogenic amines and histamine-releasing foods in the treatment of mastocytosis. METHODS: Medline (1966 to 2004), Cinahl (1982 to 2004) and the Cochraine Library were searched for double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge (DBPCFC) studies with biogenic amines and/or histamine-releasing foods in mastocytosis. RESULTS: No studies employing DBPCFC with dietary biogenic amines or histamine-releasing foods in mastocytosis were found. Only a few in vitro studies in other diseases, animal studies and studies in humans in which histamine-releasing agents were incubated directly with duodenal tissues were found. One case was reported of severe adverse reactions to alcohol in mastocytosis, objectified by an open challenge. CONCLUSION: Despite the widespread belief that biogenic amines and histamine-releasing foods may cause allergy-like, non-IgE-mediated symptoms in certain patients, the role of diets restricted in biogenic amines and histamine-releasing foods in the treatment of mastosytosis remains hypothetical but worthy of further investigation. There is some evidence for adverse reactions to alcohol in mastocytosis. |
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Authors:
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B J Vlieg-Boerstra; S van der Heide; J N G Oude Elberink; J C Kluin-Nelemans; A E J Dubois |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Meta-Analysis; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Netherlands journal of medicine Volume: 63 ISSN: 0300-2977 ISO Abbreviation: Neth J Med Publication Date: 2005 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-08-11 Completed Date: 2005-09-20 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0356133 Medline TA: Neth J Med Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 244-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Beatrix Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre Groningen, Netherlands. |
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Animals Biogenic Amines / adverse effects*, analysis Eggs / analysis Food Contamination* / analysis Histamine / adverse effects*, analysis Humans Mastocytosis / chemically induced* Methylhistamines / adverse effects*, analysis Shellfish / analysis Wine / analysis |
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0/Biogenic Amines; 0/Methylhistamines; 51-45-6/Histamine |
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