Histamine

Histamine is a nitrogenous compound involved in digestive mechanisms , in the inflammatory response and as a neurotransmitter in various brain functions. In the human body , histamine is formed by decarboxylation of the amino acid L-histidine, through a reaction catalyzed …

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Gluten intolerance

INDEX Definition Gluten intolerance is not allergy Pathological Mechanism Onset, Symptoms, Clinical Signs Diagnosis Prevention and Treatment Definition Gluten intolerance is  a   paraphysiological condition of impaired intestinal tolerance towards a   protein  nutrient , called gluten . Shutterstock In …

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Eosinophilic esophagitis

INDEX Generality Things Cause Symptoms and Complications Diagnosis Treatment Generality Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the esophagus. Shutterstock The inflammatory process is supported by an immune-mediated reaction , in which a …

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Diet and Asthma

AsmaAsthma and Nutrition in Pregnancy or LactationAsthma and ObesityAsthma and AntioxidantsAsthma and AllergensAsthma and Food AdditivesAsthma and Diet Asma Asthma is a fairly widespread chronic inflammatory disease affecting the respiratory tract ; the symptoms are quite variable …

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