EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 25 MIN
Episode 80: Itchy, Flushed, and Reactive Out of Nowhere? Understanding Histamine In Perimenopause
from Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti · host Francesca Liparoti
Suddenly feeling itchy, flushed, or reactive to foods in your 40s? It might be histamine. In this episode, I explain why this happens in perimenopause and what you can do to support your body. You'll learn: What histamine actually is (and why it’s not “bad”) Why your body can suddenly become more reactive in your 40s The connection between histamine, oestrogen and progesterone Common symptoms and triggers The role of gut health And most importantly, what you can do to support your body Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page Explore my Midlife Thrive membership: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/ Work with me 121: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/ Support for the Empowered Perimenopause Podcast Your support in listening to these episodes means the absolute world to me and helps me make an impact with my work, which is why I’m here. I’d be so grateful if you could subscribe/follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a review – 5 stars would be amazing and so helpful, if you’re happy to!
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Suddenly feeling itchy, flushed, or reactive to foods in your 40s? It might be histamine. In this episode, I explain why this happens in perimenopause and what you can do to support your body. You'll learn: What histamine actually is (and why it’s not “bad”) Why your body can suddenly become more reactive in your 40s The connection between histamine, oestrogen and progesterone Common symptoms and triggers The role of gut health And most importantly, what you can do to support your body Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page Explore my Midlife Thrive membership: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/ Work with me 121: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/ Support for the Empowered Perimenopause Podcast Your support in listening to these episodes means the absolute world to me and helps me make an impact with my work, which is why I’m here. I’d be so grateful if you could subscribe/follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a review – 5 stars would be amazing and so helpful, if you’re happy to!
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