DAOhead® contains DAO enzyme for the dietary management of migraine caused by DAO Deficiency, as well as group B vitamins and caffeine.
Dietary management of migraine caused by DAO deficiency / Histamine intolerance.
Highly active and bioavailable Diamine Oxidase (DAO) enzyme. Ideal for prolonged dietary management of DAO deficiency. .
It includes group B vitamins and caffeine as adjuvant ingredients that work in synergy with the DAO enzyme.
With the innovative Eficaps® technology based on capsules with gastroresistant tablets that allow the release of the ingredients at the required time and place of action.
DAO intake through DAOhead helps to increase the breakdown of exogenous or dietary histamine in the gut.
DAOhead® is a food for special medical purposes for the dietary management of migraine caused by DAO Deficiency.
DAOhead® supports digestive health by breaking down histamine and supporting normal DAO levels.
The amount of DAO contained in DAOhead® complements the body’s own enzyme, enhancing the breakdown of dietary histamine. Thus, DAOhead® supports histamine metabolism locally in the small intestine and, in combination with caffeine and group B vitamins as adjuvants, restores the natural balance of histamine and DAO.
Histamine is an essential molecule, a transmitter that belongs to the so-called group of biogenic amines and that is naturally present in many foods as well as inside our cells. Normally, the intake of histamine contained in food does not cause any problem, since it is quickly processed and metabolized by the Diamine Oxidase enzyme (DAO).
DAO is the main enzyme for the metabolism of ingested histamine. lt is mainly located in the intestinal epithelium, where it absorbs and degrades the ingested histamine preventing it from passing into the bloodstream.
When there is an imbalance between the ingested histamine and the enzyme capacity or activity to metabolize it, histamine passes into the bloodstream which can trigger different reactions. Some causes of lower DAO Deficiency include genetic and acquired origins.
Histamine is present in all foods a greater or lesser extent, whether plant or animal origin. Food undergoing a lengthy maturation or food stored for an extended period is particularly high in histamine and other biogenic amines also degraded by DAO enzyme.
What does DAOhead® contain?
Eficaps® capsules of DAOhead® contain gastro-resistant tablets with controlled release DAO in the intestine that prevent stomach acid pH and tablets that guarantee the immediate release of adjuvant active ingredients.
Each capsule contains four tablets:
How should DAOhead® be used?
Take 1 capsule with some water 20 minutes before the main meals (3 times a day). The capsule should be swallowed whole, if you are unable to swallow it whole, please open it and ingest the tablets from its interior separately, swallowing them whole without chewing, splitting or breaking them.
lmportant observations
DAOhead® does not a single food source. Alcohol and medicines may largely inhibit the action of the Diamine Oxidase enzyme (DAO). To be used only under the supervision of a qualified practitioner, who shall recommend the dosage according to the symptoms. Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a cool place. The capsules must be swallowed whole. It does not contain Histamine. Gluten free. Lactose free.
Storage
DAOhead® contains Diamine Oxidase (DAO), a thermolabile enzyme (sensitive to temperature) that should be stored away from heat sources. No special preservation precautions are required if daily intake guidelines are followed. In the case of occasional use, the product should be kept refrigerated.
Ingredients
Bulking agents: microcrystalline cellulose and hydroxypropyl cellulose; caffeine anhydrous; potato starch; glazing agent: ethyl cellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; pig kidney protein extract with 7% diamine oxidase (DAO); stabilizers: magnesium salts of fatty acids and sodium alginate; medium chain triglycerides; pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6); rice starch; colour: beetroot red; stabilizer: oleic acid; folic acid (vitamin B9); humectant: glycerin; stabilizer: stearic acid; colour: riboflavin; maltodextrin; stabilizer: trisodium citrate; cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12); acid: citric acid; vegetable capsule: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.
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Histamine
Histamine is a molecule that is present in all foods in the daily diet, is also produced endogenously in the body, and is the mediator of many biological processes such as hypersensitivity of the body’s defense reactions, gastric acid secretions, neuromodulation and regulation of immune function. Ingested histamine is broken down by the enzyme Diamine Oxidase (DAO) in the small intestine.
The issue
If the metabolic activity of the DAO enzyme is reduced, the ingested histamine cannot be degraded and passes through the intestinal mucosa to the bloodstream.
The solution
DAOhead® provides the exogenous DAO intake necessary to restore histamine metabolism. Proper DAO supplementation allows dietary management of DAO levels.
According to the International Society of DAO Deficiency, some of the associated conditions can be migraine, dry skin, atopy, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, ADHD, constipation, diarrhea and bloating.
Not all symptoms described above are necessarily present, but it is known that most individuals with reduced DAO activity manifest, on average, three or four of these symptoms, with migraine being particularly prevalent among them. However, equally, not all symptoms and conditions described above are necessarily linked to DAO Deficiency.
The enzyme Diamine Oxidase (DAO) from DAOhead® maintains its metabolic activity of food histamine for 4-5 hours after taking the supplement.
The normal recommended dose is one capsule (or tablet) before each meal. Up to 3 capsules or tablets can be taken before meals rich in histamine.
The results of dietary management should begin to be seen within 15 days of supplementation and within the first 30 days.
DAOhead® can be taken indefinitely, it does not contain allergens, gluten, lactose or histamine, and it does not cause side effects.
Each capsule contains 0.3 mg of diamine oxidase enzyme (DAO) in two white/beige tablets (each gastro-resistant tablet contains 0.15 mg of DAO enzyme). The maximum daily dose is 12.6 mg of pork kidney protein extract rich in DAO enzyme, equivalent to the intake of 3 capsules a day (each capsule contains 4.2 mg of pork kidney protein extract rich in DAO enzyme).
Each capsule contains 30g of caffeine in a red/pink tablet.
Each capsule can be opened, and tablets can be removed if recommended by your doctor and/or dietician that are not necessary for the dietary management of your symptoms.
