Dr. Theo Theoharides on mast cells driving dysautonomia and much more - Mast Cell Matters
In this episode of Mast Cell Matters, Dr. Theo Theoharides, a leading mast cell researcher, discusses with Dr. Tania Dempsey the role of mast cells in driving dysautonomia and related conditions. They discuss the diverse roles of mast cells, including their involvement in conditions like autism and chronic fatigue syndrome, and the potential for mast cell activity to influence neurological conditions by affecting neuroinflammation and the blood-brain barrier. Dr. Theoharides underscores the challenges of diagnosis and treatment given the variability in mast cell reactions and the lack of sufficient funding and research focused explicitly on mast cell activities. The discussion also covers the efficacy of flavonoids like luteolin as mast cell stabilizers compared to traditional treatments such as cromolyn. Despite promising findings, there is a call for more comprehensive studies and funding to explore new therapeutic avenues. Dr. Theoharides also highlights the importance of personalized medicine approaches in treating mast cell-related disorders and expresses hope for future advancements.
