Skin / Integumentary

Eczema & Skin Conditions
Shopping & Supplement List

Root cause chain: Gut dysbiosis → IgG reactions + histamine → gut permeability → systemic immune activation → skin barrier breakdown → flares

Every item is selected for its specific role in the biological chain driving this condition. This is not a generic health food list.

✓ Foods to prioritise
Fresh salmon and mackerel
Omega-3 reduces the Th2 immune dominance driving eczema. EPA specifically reduces IL-4 and IL-13 — the primary cytokines in atopic dermatitis.
Pears and apples
Low-histamine fruits safe during active flare. Quercetin in apple skin acts as natural antihistamine.
Rice and sweet potato
Gentle, low-histamine carbohydrates that feed beneficial bacteria without triggering immune reactions.
Cooked carrots and courgette
Easy to digest, low-histamine, high in beta-carotene for skin barrier repair.
Olive oil
Oleic acid supports skin barrier function and reduces the Th1/Th2 imbalance driving eczema.
Bone broth
Collagen and glycine repair gut lining — the origin of most chronic eczema cases.
Fresh chicken and turkey
Neutral protein source. Low histamine when fresh (not aged, smoked, or processed).
✕ Foods to eliminate or reduce
Fermented foods during flare
Kefir, kombucha, kimchi, sauerkraut — high histamine. Introduce only when flare is resolved.
Aged cheese
Very high histamine. One of the most consistent eczema triggers in IgG sensitivity panels.
Tomatoes, spinach, vinegar
High histamine or histamine liberators. Commonly overlooked triggers in 'healthy' diets.
Gluten
IgG cross-reactivity between gliadin and skin keratin proteins. Triggers systemic immune response.
Dairy
Casein and whey are among the most common IgG food sensitivities in eczema patients.
Processed and packaged foods
Contain emulsifiers and additives that increase gut permeability — feeding the gut-skin inflammation cycle.
⚗ Supplement protocol
Quercetin
Mast cell stabiliser. Reduces histamine release at source. Natural antihistamine without sedation.
500mg twice daily with food
Probiotics — L. rhamnosus GG
Most studied strain for eczema. Demonstrated reduction in flare frequency and severity.
10 billion CFU daily
Evening Primrose Oil
GLA reduces Th2-driven skin inflammation. Cumulative — needs 8-12 weeks of consistency.
1-2g daily with food
Zinc (picolinate)
Skin barrier repair, sebum regulation, immune modulation. Deficiency directly worsens eczema.
15-30mg daily with food
Vitamin A (retinol)
Drives epithelial cell differentiation. Deficiency causes keratosis pilaris and impaired barrier function.
5000 IU daily with fat-containing meal
DAO Enzyme
Breaks down dietary histamine in the gut before it enters circulation. Most effective for food-triggered flares.
1-3 capsules before histamine-containing meals
Omega-3 EPA/DHA
Reduces IL-4 and IL-13 — the primary inflammatory cytokines in atopic dermatitis.
2g EPA/DHA daily with food

Supplements without a root cause map
are expensive guesswork.

This list addresses the known drivers of Eczema & Skin Conditions. A root cause conversation identifies which specific markers are active in your case — and which interventions are most relevant to your biology specifically.

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Medical Disclaimer: These protocols are based on patterns observed across clinical cases and are provided for general educational purposes only. They are not medical advice, not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment, and should not replace guidance from a qualified healthcare practitioner. Every individual is biochemically unique — what works for one person may not be appropriate for another. If you have a diagnosed condition or are on medication, consult your practitioner before making changes.