What is Histamine, and is There Anything You Can Do to Control It?
When warm springtime weather brings green grass and colorful flowers, it can also bring allergies. As pollen counts climb, you might experience itchy, watery eyes; a runny nose; or sneezing. Don’t blame the pollen for these reactions, though; they’re all the result of histamine. But what exactly is histamine? What does it do? How does it cause allergy symptoms, and what’s the best way to minimize its effects?