SHR # 2319 :: Histamine Diets and Biochemical Pathways :: Shawn Bean - Having a response from foods or drinks that leads to a flushing or reddening of the skin, changes in sensation and feeling ill may be due to an over-response by your immune system to produce an important compound called histamine. This uncomfortable feeling causes people to avoid those trigger foods and drinks. But what's at the root of this response? And is there anything that can be done to correct this over-response by the immune system? What about supplements that might help? ::