Allergy Season Protection With Enzymes

For most of us, fall brings a rush of emotions. This time of year brings shorter days, back to school preparations, football season and above all, cooler temperatures. But there is one thing about seasonal changes that few of us look forward to: challenges to our healthy immune system.

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Histamine and Allergies

Each of us inhales at least 20 billion particles everyday, making exposure to potential allergens inevitable. For many, substances such as pollen, cigarette smoke, mold and pet dander can trigger an immune response, which creates histamine. Histamine production is the body’s reaction to a perceived pathogen. It triggers the set of responses such as watery, itchy eyes, runny nose, and coughing or skin irritation. While we experience these as negative side effects, they are actually the effects of the immune system to trap and expel the irritant and neutralize potential pathogens.

A Natural Alternative

Over 50 million Americans suffer from allergies. Many rely on over the counter drugs that only mask the symptoms by drying up the mucus associated with an allergic response. Although this may provide momentary relief, the side effects may include drowsiness and inability to focus. Allerase by Enzymedica offers a natural alternative to medications.

Enzymes and Allergies

Enzymes have proven to be among the safest, fastest, and most effective ways to counter the allergic response. Think of enzymes as little multi-tasking Pac Men that travel through the body supporting healthy digestion, elimination and immunity. Your body creates these enzymes naturally, but if you have a lot of different things happening in your body at the same time, these Pac Men may not be able to be everywhere at once. That’s when an enzyme supplement like Allerase can help.

The enzyme amylase is well known for being able to break down carbohydrates, but it has another important function. Amylase also stabilizes the cells that release histamine when there is an allergic response; so it has a balancing effect for those who suffer from allergies. Mucolase is a protein digesting enzyme that also targets and breaks down excess mucus.