Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a complex health issue that involves a number of different systems in your body leading to an array of symptoms. MCAS may develop due to a variety of triggers, including mould, chemicals, toxins, heavy metals, allergens, medications, infections, viruses, food, and alcohol. If you have MCAS, some or all of these triggers can cause your mast cells to release inflammatory mediators, including histamine resulting in unwanted symptoms
What is a Mast Cell?
Mast cells are a part of your immune system, they are white blood cells found throughout the bodies tissue and blood. 'The body’s alarm system', They look out for harmful invaders; once found they send out signals to open your blood vessels, fill your tissues with fluid and contract muscles in your GI tract and airways. Your mast cells store inflammatory mediators, including histamine inside granules. When you have an allergic reaction, it will activate your mast cells triggering an allergic response that will lead to the release of histamine and other chemicals. They’re made in your bone marrow, then move through your bloodstream into your tissues. The mature mast cells live in tissues throughout your body to help protect us. They can help fight infections and regulate your organs. One of there common known uses is in seasonal allergies or allergic asthma. Mast cell activation can sometimes cause anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction.
When your mast cells are 'over'active or 'over' stimulated, we start to react to harmless things in your environment; foods, chemicals, perfume's, EMF and much more.
Common TRIGGERS + ROOT Causes in
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
Food Triggers (beyond histamine)
Infections // Toxicity // mould
Genetic Factors (liver detoxification and inflammation issues)
Nutritional Deficiencies (Vitamin B6)
Gut imbalances // SIBO
Hypoxia (low oxygen)
Hormone Imbalances
Stress and/or Early Trauma
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references - https://mastcell360.com/what-is-mcas/
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