Hay Fever

Also known as:  Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis;  Hayfever;  Intermittent Allergic Rhinitis;  Rhinitis Nervosa;  Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis;  Seasonal Rhinitis

Hay Fever involves Inflammation of the Nose that occurs as a result of an Allergic reaction to wind-borne Pollens, Grasses or Weeds.

 Approximately 20% of the population of Western nations experience Hay Fever.

Alkaloids

 Caffeine (400 mg) may relieve the symptoms of Hay Fever.  ^[1]

 Pseudoephedrine functions as a nasal decongestant in Hay Fever patients. 

Carbohydrates

 Chitin (administered via intranasal spray) may alleviate Hay Fever. 

 Lentinan may alleviate Hay Fever.  Lentinan (cream applied topically) may alleviate the redness of the Nose that occurs as a result of Hay Fever.  references

Enzymes

 Bromelain may be a useful therapy for the treatment of Hay Fever. 

Immune System Chemicals

 Insufficient IgA production may be an underlying cause of Hay Fever.  ^[2]

Lipids

 Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) may help to prevent Hay Fever.  ^[3]

Microorganisms

 Lactobacillus casei Shirota strain may alleviate Hay Fever.  ^[4]

Organic Acids

 Rosmarinic Acid may alleviate the symptoms of Hay Fever.  ^[5]

Polyphenols

 Luteolin may alleviate Hay Fever.  ^[6]

 Pycnogenol may alleviate Hay Fever by strengthening the Cell Membranes of Mast Cells, reducing their propensity to release inflammatory Histamine and Serotonin in response to the underlying Antigens associated with Hay Fever.  ^[7]

 Quercetin (900 - 1,200 mg per day) may exert an anti-Histamine effect in Hay Fever sufferers.  ^[8]

Proteins

 Lactoferrin may alleviate Hay Fever (by inhibiting the migration of Eosinophils).  ^[9]

Sulfuric Compounds

 Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) (2,600 mg per day) may significantly reduce the symptoms of Hay Fever.  ^[10]