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Histamine

Personalized Genetic Report
Histamine
Sample ClientReport date: 29 July 2026
Genomics · Genetic Reports · Precision Wellness
Marrow Health Laboratories
Marrow
Accession #: MRW-26-E25A8C
Report type: Summary Report
Report status: FINAL

Specimen and client information

Client
Sample Client
Specimen type
Buccal (cheek) swab
Date reported
29 July 2026
Accession
MRW-26-E25A8C
Panel
Histamine
Results scored
12
Need attention
1
Report
Summary Report

What this report covers

Histamine

About this report

This report reads your DNA and sorts every result into one of five plain-language groups, so you can see at a glance what deserves attention and what does not. Nothing here is a diagnosis. A flagged result means your genetics place you above or below the average person for that trait — a reason to ask a question, not a reason to worry.

What each result group means

Worth a conversation with your doctor
These came back with a higher genetic predisposition than most people. That is not a diagnosis — it means these are the ones worth raising at your next appointment.
Running above the typical range
Your genetics point to these sitting higher than average. Often useful to know, sometimes worth monitoring.
Running below the typical range
Your genetics point to these sitting lower than average. Same idea — context, not alarm.
Working in your favour
Good news. Your genetics look protective or better than average here.
In line with most people
Nothing unusual. These were tested and came back typical — worth having on record.

Your results at a glance

How to read this. A result being flagged does not mean you have a condition — it means your genetics put you above or below the average person for that trait. Of the 12 results here, 1 came back worth discussing with a clinician and 1 came back in your favour. Bring this document to your appointment.

What this package looks at

Histamine — Histamine is a crucial molecule that plays multiple roles in your body, from immune responses to neurotransmitter function and digestion. This analysis explores genetic variations that influence every aspect of histamine metabolism -from production and storage to breakdown and

What you can actually do

These are ordered by how closely they relate to your flagged results — not generic health advice. Marrow does not prescribe, dose, or tell you to take anything. Diet and lifestyle changes are listed first because they are yours to make. Anything you would swallow is listed separately, by name only, as something to raise with a clinician who knows your history and your medications.

Changes you can make yourself

1
Dark Chocolate

Histamine v2 Eat dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70-85%, limiting intake to about a day to gain cardiovascular and mood-related benefits without excessive calorie intake.

Relates to: MAOB (Dopamine/ Norepinephrine), MAOA (Dopamine/Serotonin)
relevance
2
Low-Histamine Diet

Exclude high-histamine foods such as aged cheeses, smoked meats, fermented products like sauerkraut and kombucha, alcohol, and preserved foods. for at least 4 weeks to observe any improvements in symptoms.

Relates to: Excessive Mast Cells
relevance
3
Avoid Exposure to Molds

Keep indoor humidity levels below 50% by using dehumidifiers or air conditioners, ensure proper ventilation in areas like bathrooms and kitchens, fix leaks promptly, and clean up any water damage within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.

Relates to: Excessive Mast Cells
relevance
4
Avoid Exposure to Heavy Metals

Check for lead-based paints in older homes and avoid cooking or storing food in uncoated metal containers.

Relates to: Excessive Mast Cells
relevance
5
Avoid Refined Sugar

Replace them with natural sugars found in fruits and whole grains.

Relates to: Excessive Mast Cells
relevance
6
Avoid Exposure to Solvents

Wear protective gloves and masks when using solvent-based products such as paint thinners, degreasers, or nail polish removers.

Relates to: Excessive Mast Cells
relevance

Worth asking your clinician about

These came up in the research behind your flagged results. They are listed by name so you can ask about them. Marrow is not recommending them, and gives no dose. Supplements interact with prescription medication and with each other — that conversation belongs with your clinician.

1
Turmeric
Relates to: MAOB (Dopamine/ Norepinephrine), MAOA (Dopamine/Serotonin), Excessive Mast Cells
relevance
2
Quercetin
Relates to: Excessive Mast Cells
relevance
3
Maintain Optimal Vitamin D Levels
Relates to: MAOA (Dopamine/Serotonin), Excessive Mast Cells
relevance
4
Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Relates to: Excessive Mast Cells
relevance
5
Vitamin C
Relates to: Excessive Mast Cells
relevance
6
Rutin
Relates to: Excessive Mast Cells
relevance

Your headline findings

Of the 12 results in this package, these 1 came back furthest from the population average. Each one below explains what it is, where you sit, and which report it came from. Start here.

Excessive Mast CellsMore likely
More likely to have excessive mast cells based on 14 genetic variants we looked at
Your risk is greater than 97% of the population and lower than 3% of the population.

What this actually is

Mastocytosis is often linked to mutations in the KIT gene, which plays a role in mast cell growth and development.

These mutations are usually acquired during a person's life rather than being inherited.

Other, less important risk factors include: Family history: Rare cases may run in families, but most are sporadic.

Ask your clinician about

  • Quercetin
  • Turmeric
  • Maintain Optimal Vitamin D Levels

Named only. Marrow gives no dose and does not recommend these.

From your Histamine report

Where your genetics are working for you

Not everything in a genetic report is a warning. These came back protective or better than average.

HRH2 (Gut Health)Better genetics
Lower predisposition than average

What this actually is

The most widely-investigated HRH2 polymorphism is rs2067474 (-1018 G>A).

Its minor ‘A’ allele may affect gene expression based on its position within the gene sequence but its exact contribution to HRH2 function hasn’t been established.

From your Histamine report

Everything else that came back

The remaining results, grouped by what they mean. Every one of these is explained in full — with the genes and variants behind it — in the technical version of this report.

Running above the typical range  (3)
  • MAOB (Dopamine/ Norepinephrine) — Higher activity
  • MAOA (Dopamine/Serotonin) — Higher activity
  • HNMT (Histamine) — Higher activity
Running below the typical range  (2)
  • HRH1 (Allergies) — Lower activity
  • ALDH2 (Alcohol Sensitivity) — Lower activity
In line with most people  (5)
  • HRH4 (Allergies, Inflammation) — Typical activity, 39th percentile
  • Histamine Intolerance — Typical likelihood
  • DAO (Histamine) — Typical activity
  • IgE — Typical levels
  • NAT2 (Detox) — Intermediate

What to do with this

Genetics is a predisposition, not a verdict. The single most useful thing you can do with this document is take it to a clinician and talk through the flagged findings — especially any that line up with symptoms you already have or conditions that run in your family. Nothing here changes: your DNA is the same at 60 as it is today, so this report does not expire.

Methodology

Genotyping was performed on DNA extracted from a buccal (cheek) swab using a genome-wide array. Results are derived from peer-reviewed genome-wide association data and, where applicable, published clinical guidelines. Each report was scored independently against its own reference set. Percentile figures describe where your result sits relative to a reference population.

Limitations

This is a laboratory-developed test. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Genotyping does not detect all variants in the genes assessed; the absence of a flagged result does not exclude risk. Predisposition is probabilistic and is modified by environment, lifestyle, ancestry and family history. Results must be interpreted by a qualified healthcare professional and must not be used alone to diagnose, treat, or alter any medication regimen. Marrow does not recommend, prescribe, or dose any supplement or medication.

Performing laboratory & attestation
Performing laboratoryGene by Gene, Ltd.
Laboratory address1445 North Loop West, Suite 760, Houston, TX 77008
CLIA certificationCLIA #45D1102202
CAP accreditationCAP #7212851 · accredited through 7 October 2027
Laboratory DirectorFeng Zhou, PhD, MB(ASCP)
Specimen typeBuccal (cheek) swab — genomic DNA
AccessionMRW-26-E25A8C
Date reported29 July 2026

This specimen was tested at Gene by Gene, Ltd., 1445 North Loop West, Suite 760, Houston, TX 77008, under CLIA #45D1102202 and CAP #7212851. Laboratory Director: Feng Zhou, PhD, MB(ASCP). Marrow Health is not a clinical laboratory and does not perform testing; Marrow prepares and delivers this report from data produced by the performing laboratory named above. Report generated 29 July 2026 · Accession MRW-26-E25A8C · © 2026 Marrow Health.