05/09/2026
What do DAO enzyme Placenta and kidneys all have in common? Did you know it is are a natural source of DAO… well why is this vital to know?
And What is DAO…. 🧫🔬Well it’s a hugely important enzyme in terms of histamine responses and MCAS inflammation in the body. 🤧🤧The kidneys are one of the organs that produce the enzyme diamine oxidase (DAO). DAO is a digestive enzyme that breaks down excess histamine in the body. DAO helps regulate histamine levels in the body. It can help relieve symptoms of histamine intolerance, such as headaches, nausea, and itchy skin
DAO levels can be affect during pregnancy…
Interesting to note in regards placenta health and allergies in babies… Low DAO levels have been associated with pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, diabetes, miscarriage, and hyperemesis gravidarum.