Histame Now Available in Canada

Thanks to Naturally Vitamins, Canadians now have access to HISTAME™, a breakthrough formula offering hope to millions who suffer from food intolerance. Europeans have used this formula for years with rave reviews; now the enzyme diamine oxidase (DAO) is available in Canada.

It is estimated that up to 25% of the population suffers from food intolerance. Food intolerance, or histamine intolerance, is an adverse reaction to foods rich in histamine due to a deficiency of the body's digestive enzyme DAO. Effects can range from common digestive problems including abdominal pain and spasms, diarrhea, constipation and flatulence, to facial flushing, headaches, nasal congestion, skin rash and itching.

Histame™ is clinically shown to regulate exogenous histamine levels, elevated by food intake, which can cause food intolerance.

"Too many people live for years with the broad ranging discomforts associated with food intolerance without realizing what is causing their symptoms and that mystify their health care providers," said Dr. Marcus Laux, N.D., renowned naturopathic physician and leading authority on science-based natural medicines. "Clinical studies show that DAO allows regulation of exogenous histamine, unlike antihistamines which simply block it. This specific enzyme technology is a significant milestone in natural health advancement."

Histamine levels are naturally high in certain foods. Plus, the fresher the food, the lower the level of histamine, as histamine levels can increase with food storage. Bananas, pizza, tomatoes, chocolate, select cheese, processed and smoked meats, sausages, even coffee, wine and beer contain increased amounts of histamine. The higher the histamine levels in food, the greater the chances of triggering a reaction in those who are intolerant. In addition, common prescription and OTC drugs actually block the body's intestinal DAO enzymes from functioning properly.

It is important to recognize the difference between food intolerance and food allergy. Many food intolerances are confused with food allergies. They are not the same. A food allergy is an abnormal response to food, triggered by the body's immune system. A true allergic reaction can cause serious illness and in some cases even death. In contrast, nonallergenic histamine food intolerance is mostly brought on by foods not processed properly in the intestinal tract. If you have a food allergy, it is extremely important that you work with your health care provider to find out what food(s) cause your allergic reactions.

The DAO formula, developed by an Austrian biochemist, catalyzes processes critical to overall health – the breakdown of exogenous histamine elevated by food intake. "We feel privileged to be able to make this valuable contribution to the health of Canadians," said Meli Jelinic, President of Naturally Vitamins.

Histame™ can be purchased online at www.histame.com and will soon be available in health food stores across the country. To learn more about Histame, call 1-800-899-4499.

Naturally Vitamins

For more than 35 years, Naturally Vitamins has been the industry leader in the use ofnutritional enzyme preparations to help balance deficiencies connected to aging. EveryNaturally Vitamins product is produced in the company's state-of-the-art manufacturingfacility using green technology, energy-saving equipment and recyclable/biodegradablematerials.