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Yes. Mast cells contain histamine. When exposed to allergens, the membranes of the cell degrade, releasing histamine and causing what are typically recognized as allergic responses, such as hives, runny eyes, nose, sneezing, facial edema, etc. One approach to preventing allergic histamine release - while at the same time not impairing the healthy histamine pathway - is to use plant-based foods/medicines that contain constituents with mast-cell-strengthening properties. Some of these are green tea, rosemary, turmeric, and grape seed. Bioflavanoid supplements such as quercetin are helpful, and quercetin is found in many of the plants that strengthen mast cell membranes.

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