Serious Allergy and Hay Fever Sufferers

As Seen in ALLERGY TODAY (spring 2001)
The official magazine for Allergy New Zealand Inc.

Allergy sufferers have a wide range of products to consider when they enter their local Health Store. Naturally they want the best product for the type of allergy they are suffering from at the best possible price. Well there is good news for sufferers, as Health Stores now stock 2 products containing Histidine: Microgenics - Allerg-eze with Histidine & Microgenics - Horseradish, Garlic & Histidine.

Histidine is a natural amino acid, derived from a plant source. To fully understand the importance Histidine plays in allergy formulations we should first look at how an allergen affects the body on a cellular level:

1. Mast Cells, which are buried deep in the mucus membrane tissue, contain active components like Histamine and other mediators of inflammation.
2. An allergen, such as pollen or dust is breathed or ingested into your body. They can then come in contact with the Mast Cells and land on the sensitised surface.
3. Once contact has been made, the Mast Cells rupture and release the Histamine etc which causes inflammation, congestion and the symptoms of allergies.

The part Histidine plays in tins cycle is that once the Mast Cells have come into contact with the allergen and erupted, the Histidine dampens down the allergic/histamine response. Formulas containing Histidine are more likely to benefit allergy sufferers who get watery eyes, runny nose or the drip down the back of the throat.

Microgenics - Allerg-eze with Histidine.
This formula is best used for the year round allergy sufferer. Such things as allergies to dog or cat hair, food sensitivities and dust mites. This formula contains herbs, which are specific for strengthening the mucus membranes so, as allergens can not come in contact with the Mast Cells. Allerg-eze is designed to be taken long term, and as time goes on the allergic response should become less and less to a point where you can stop taking Allerg-eze and continue to be allergy free.

Microgenics - Horseradish, Garlic & Histidine.
This formula is designed for the seasonal allergy sufferer, such as springtime when the pollens are around. Most people are aware of the benefits of horseradish, garlic, Vitamin C, Marshmallow and fenugreek when it comes to allergies, this formula contains all these plus the secret ingredient Histidine, which makes it more effective.

These 2 products work best when taken together:

Use Allerg-eze daily for up to 1 year (to strengthen mucus membranes) and use the Horseradish, Garlic & Histidine to help relieve immediate symptoms of allergies i.e.: watery eyes and runny nose etc.

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ALLERG-EZE
HORSERADISH, GARLIC & HISTIDINE

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