The Role of Vitamins B3 and C in the Treatment of Histadelia
Jonathan E. Prousky, B.P.H.E., B.Sc., N.D.;1 David W. Lescheid, B.Sc., N.D. (Cand) (2)Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine Vol. 17, No. 1, 2002
Conclusion
Optimal (megadose) amounts of vitamins B3 and C might be necessary treatments to correct the impaired histamine metabolism of the histadelic patient. The therapeutic use of these vitamins for histadelia contradicts the “preferred” treatment for this disorder as described by the late Carl C. Pfeiffer.(5) In vivo and in vitro studies demonstrate that both of these nutrients can normalize blood histamine levels by influencing various biochemical
functions. To date, it is not yet established that the histadelic patient is genetically
predisposed to defects in the histaminergic system. The current evidence does suggest,
however, that disordered histamine metabolism plays a central role in this specific
type of schizophrenia.
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Jonathan E. Prousky, B.P.H.E., B.Sc., N.D.;1 David W. Lescheid, B.Sc., N.D. (Cand) (2)Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine Vol. 17, No. 1, 2002
Conclusion
Optimal (megadose) amounts of vitamins B3 and C might be necessary treatments to correct the impaired histamine metabolism of the histadelic patient. The therapeutic use of these vitamins for histadelia contradicts the “preferred” treatment for this disorder as described by the late Carl C. Pfeiffer.(5) In vivo and in vitro studies demonstrate that both of these nutrients can normalize blood histamine levels by influencing various biochemical
functions. To date, it is not yet established that the histadelic patient is genetically
predisposed to defects in the histaminergic system. The current evidence does suggest,
however, that disordered histamine metabolism plays a central role in this specific
type of schizophrenia.
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