What Is The First Line of Immune Defense with Kelly McCann

Numerous cells are involved in the body’s immune response - however, mast cells often serve as the first line of defense. They are an essential part of defending the body against bacterial pathogens. When triggered mast cells are responsible for the release of chemicals, such as histamines… But what happens when mast cells become dysregulated? In today’s episode, Dr. Darin is joined by his good friend Dr. Kelly McCann, for an in-depth discussion about mast cell activation. Dr. Kelly McCann is board-certified in internal, functional, and integrative medicine - she is also an expert in Lyme Disease and mast cell activation syndrome and has helped thousands of people on their journey to better health.  Tune in to learn more about: [00:52] - What are mast cells? [03:16] - Red flag symptoms to look out for [07:14] - Testing for mast cell activation[10:40] - Mast cell activation vs histamine intolerance[13:08] - How to treat mast cell activation[16:02] - The benefits of immunotherapy