Enzyme
Diamine Oxidase
Diamine oxidase (DAO) is an enzyme that breaks down histamine, mainly in the gut. Supplements are often made from pig kidney extract.
Where did the studied enzyme come from?
The pilot used capsules with DAO from pig kidney. Findings cannot automatically transfer to other products. 1
Sources
- Diamine oxidase supplementation improves symptoms in patients with histamine intolerance Food Science and Biotechnology, 2019