Histamine is degraded by two enzymes operating in different compartments: HNMT (Histamine N-Methyltransferase) works inside cells throughout the body, while DAO (Diamine Oxidase) acts in the extracellular space, especially along the gut lining. A weak link in either pathway can cause histamine to accumulate, producing the constellation of symptoms labeled 'histamine intolerance.'
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