Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Dr Tina Peers explains histamine intolerance, a common but under-recognized condition which can wreak havoc with our skin, gut and health in general.
In this episode we discuss the wide-ranging symptoms, how to find out if this affects you, and how to treat histamine intolerance and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Plus we discuss the major triggers.
She also shares the heartbreaking experience her daughter endured after suffering severe symptoms for years which went undiagnosed, leading to Dr Peers’ own journey of discovery to help her daughter and others overcome this complex condition.
Find out more about Dr Tina Peers on her website drtinapeers.com
Links to further information:
I've written an article summarizing the key points around Histamine Intolerance and MCAS here https://www.honest.scot/health-fitness/could-histamine-be-behind-your-unexplained-symptoms/
Dr Andrew Maxwell Pentad Lectures:
youtube.com/watch?v=2mIzE2X9OJk
youtube.com/watch?v=8wdVMvBfLCs
More about Histamine Intolerance pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11054089
Consensus 2 Statement on the Diagnosis of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32324159
ZeroSpike Project – NAC and Covid Spike Protein zerospike.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FRI_-av_v1.0_ENG.pdf
store.augmentednac.com/?via=wellness Dr Peers' 10% off affiliate code: JRVQJXKZ
Watch more interviews with fascinating experts like Dr Peers youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwJwOmOzK8TBIxmifKOlGYieo-MChYdg0
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Overview
02:05 My story/Tina’s story
14:30 Why histamine intolerance is under-diagnosed
18:45 The major symptoms
25:20 How to find out if you have it
29:23 Treating histamine intolerance
34:40 Triggers
42:42 Can it be completely overcome?
43:46 Covid and MCAS
45:55 Further Health Recovery Tips
Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
Dr Tina Peers explains histamine intolerance, a common but under-recognized condition which can wreak havoc with our skin, gut and health in general.
In this episode we discuss the wide-ranging symptoms, how to find out if this affects you, and how to treat histamine intolerance and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Plus we discuss the major triggers.
She also shares the heartbreaking experience her daughter endured after suffering severe symptoms for years which went undiagnosed, leading to Dr Peers’ own journey of discovery to help her daughter and others overcome this complex condition.
Find out more about Dr Tina Peers on her website drtinapeers.com
Links to further information:
I've written an article summarizing the key points around Histamine Intolerance and MCAS here https://www.honest.scot/health-fitness/could-histamine-be-behind-your-unexplained-symptoms/
Dr Andrew Maxwell Pentad Lectures:
youtube.com/watch?v=2mIzE2X9OJk
youtube.com/watch?v=8wdVMvBfLCs
More about Histamine Intolerance pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11054089
Consensus 2 Statement on the Diagnosis of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32324159
ZeroSpike Project – NAC and Covid Spike Protein zerospike.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FRI_-av_v1.0_ENG.pdf
store.augmentednac.com/?via=wellness Dr Peers' 10% off affiliate code: JRVQJXKZ
Watch more interviews with fascinating experts like Dr Peers youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwJwOmOzK8TBIxmifKOlGYieo-MChYdg0
The Honest Channel is hosted by me, Clare Johnston, a journalist dedicated to exploring skincare and healthy aging. Here's how you can support my work and access more content from me:
🤝 Join The Honest Channel and gain access to member posts and perks youtube.com/channel/UC4qU47VfUwFLDzolJEczYCA/join
✅ Subscribe for more episodes youtube.com/thehonestchannel
📖 Keep up with my articles on skincare and healthy aging http://www.honest.scot
🚨 Receive my monthly newsletter https://mailchi.mp/honest/the-honest-channel-newsletter
🛍️ Shop my recommended skin and health products shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel
🎧 Listen to the podcast with YouTube Music music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwJwOmOzK8TCgwdxtIqoamTih3Aoi9BTk
Spotify podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clare-johnston0
Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-honest-channel-podcast/id1748748620
MY SKINCARE ROUTINE shopmy.us/collections/243245
MY DISCOUNT CODES: shopmy.us/collections/408618
HEALTHY AGING SUPPLEMENTS I TAKE: shopmy.us/collections/408665
FREQUENTLY WORN ON THE CHANNEL shopmy.us/collections/1135654
I use affiliate links which means I earn a small commission on sales of any listed products. This helps fund my work but I will ALWAYS be HONEST about it.
My interviews are NEVER paid for and guests are selected by me based on the level of unique insight I believe they can offer my audience.
Here's how I make a living from publishing my own content https://www.honest.scot/news/how-i-make-a-living-from-publishing-my-own-content/
Connect with me on social media:
instagram.com/honestclare
twitter.com/ClareS_J
facebook.com/honestclare
CHAPTERS
00:00 Overview
02:05 My story/Tina’s story
14:30 Why histamine intolerance is under-diagnosed
18:45 The major symptoms
25:20 How to find out if you have it
29:23 Treating histamine intolerance
34:40 Triggers
42:42 Can it be completely overcome?
43:46 Covid and MCAS
45:55 Further Health Recovery Tips
Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
