Migraine Test

• Detects if a DAO deficiency is behind your migraines and associated symptoms.
• If the result confirms you have this deficiency, you can improve your well-being by following a low-histamine diet, which helps reduce associated symptoms such as migraines.
• Includes a practical table of recommended foods and others to avoid.

The day of the test it is important to come with an 8-hour fast prior to the sample collection. You must be off antihistamine treatment for at least two weeks (always under medical prescription).

Your results, clear and accessible:
Within 9 business days, we will send you a notification by email and SMS.
With that notification, you will be able to access and download your results from our online Patient Portal.
Once you have your report, consult a healthcare professional so they can interpret it with you and, if necessary, create a personalized action plan.

Histamine is a molecule necessary for functions such as allergic response or digestion. We obtain it from many foods (aged cheeses, red wine, cold cuts, etc.). Your body eliminates it with the DAO enzyme. If your DAO enzyme does not work properly (DAO deficiency), histamine accumulates, causing an "overdose" that can lead to migraines, digestive problems, hives, and other symptoms.

Not necessarily. A positive result gives you the key to start managing your symptoms. The first step is usually a low-histamine diet for a while to reduce the burden on your system. Then, with the help of a professional, you can gradually reintroduce foods to see your level of tolerance. Additionally, there are DAO enzyme supplements that can help you digest meals with more histamine.

They are completely different. An allergy test measures an immediate reaction of the immune system (IgE antibodies) to a substance. This DAO test, on the other hand, measures the activity of a digestive enzyme. It is not an allergy, but a metabolic intolerance: your body does not have enough capacity to "clear" histamine from foods.

Antihistamines block the action of histamine in the body to reduce symptoms. Taking them before the test could interfere with the results and not reflect your actual histamine accumulation or DAO enzyme activity. It is crucial to discontinue them (always under medical supervision) to obtain an accurate measurement.

It's possible! Histamine accumulation due to DAO deficiency is a very common cause of digestive symptoms that are often mistaken for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. If you suffer from bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and migraines, this test is especially relevant for you, as it could explain the connection between all your symptoms.

Yes, there are two types of tests. This test measures the current activity of your DAO enzyme, that is, how it is functioning right now. The genetic DAO test analyzes your DNA to see if you have a hereditary predisposition to produce less enzyme. It is recommended to start with this activity test. If the result is low, the genetic test can confirm whether the cause is permanent (genetic) or if it could be due to other factors (such as intestinal inflammation or medications).