Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), and Mast Cell Diseases

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I'm new to this whole world of mast cell dysfunction so please do correct me if I get anything wrong. This thread will be used to discuss this constellation of conditions. I see mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) come up the most in my searches. Please note that we have a separate forum thread for histamine intolerance.
 
Quercetin is more effective than cromolyn in blocking human mast cell cytokine release and inhibits contact dermatitis and photosensitivity in humans

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Quercetin is more effective than cromolyn in blocking human mast cell cytokine release and inhibits contact dermatitis and photosensitivity in humans - PubMed

Mast cells are immune cells critical in the pathogenesis of allergic, but also inflammatory and autoimmune diseases through release of many pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-8 and TNF. Contact dermatitis and photosensitivity are skin conditions that involve non-immune triggers such as...
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www.byronherbalist.com.au

Herbs: Histamine Intolerance & Mast Cell Activation - Byron Herbalist

Lately I have been seeing more and more sensitive patients. These patients are eating only a handful of ‘safe’ foods, they have a long list of supplements that they react to and their symptoms are unusual and hard to pin down to one precise thing. Histamine intolerance or histamine sensitivity...
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One herbalist's musings on the subject.
 
While quercetin is frequently mentioned, and for good reason, I see some mention and anecdotes around bromelain. I want to make an entry in here so I don't forget and so I can watch for any research on this enzyme.
 
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