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An amine is a compound in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms in ammonia have been replaced by an organic functional group. Amines are generally weak bases. Further, most amines are organic bases. … Amines have the prefix amino- or the suffix –amine included in their name. Important amines include amino acids and biogenic amines.

Amines are contained in food either as individual or compound amines. Amines are harmless for most people, however when consumed in excess or by people sensitive to amines, they can cause a range of symptoms. In Neuroendocrine Cancer, some people have a reaction to foods high in amines. Also in Neuroendocrine Cancer, pressor amines – defined as those which are capable of producing a rise in blood pressure. Thus the catecholamines adrenaline and noradrenaline which can sometimes be oversecreted.

19 Jul 2024

By Ronny Allan

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Alcohol – the NET Effect

Living with Neuroendocrine Cancer, The NET Effect SeriesAlcohol, Alcohol flushing reaction, ALDH2, Amines, Carcinoid syndrome, Ethanol, Hormones, Neuroendocrine cancer, Neuroendocrine tumour (NET), Nutrition, Quality of LIfe (QoL), Surgery, The 5 E's

Opinion. First published in January 2016. Social Media is currently full of 'Dry January' articles and of course many charities will benefit as people will be motivated if they are abstaining from alcohol for a good cause. Nothing wrong with that and no doubt some individuals will also see it as a way to cut down or at least lessen the effects of a very wet December! I've never been a big drinker but I do like the odd beer now and then. When I was diagnosed with metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs), I hadn't really thought much about how this might affect my body. It wasn't…

12 Jun 2024

By Ronny Allan

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Neuroendocrine Cancer Nutrition Series Part 4 – Amines: Food for Thought?

Diet and Nutrition, Living with Neuroendocrine Cancer, Patient Advocacy, SurvivorshipAdrenaline, Amines, Ascending colon, Biogenic amines, Carcinoid crisis, Carcinoid syndrome, Catecholamines, Diet, Dopamine, Histamine, Hormones, Malabsorption, Neuroendocrine cancer, Neuroendocrine tumour (NET), Nutrition, Pressor amines, Probiotic, Quality of LIfe (QoL), Right hemicolectomy, Serotonin, Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), Small intestine NET (SI NET), Somatostatin analogues, Surgery, Tryptophan, Tyramine, Vasoactive amines

Reviewed and updated 23rd January 2024 Neuroendocrine Cancer Nutrition Series Part 4 – Amines: Food for Thought? Background Nutrition is an important subject for many cancers, but it can be particularly important for many Neuroendocrine Cancer patients. When I started writing my nutrition series (listed below), I said that my intention is not to tell you what to eat, even though that might be a challenge for many, and this theme continues. The issue with Nutrition and Diet, in general, is that it's very individual and what works for one may not work for another. Often the the best diet…

12 Apr 2024

By Ronny Allan

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Chocolate – the NET effect

Diet and Nutrition, Humour, The NET Effect SeriesAmines, Carcinoid syndrome, Diet, Neuroendocrine, Neuroendocrine cancer, Nutrition, Surgery, Type 2 diabetes

I've always had a 'sweet tooth' and the softer the sweet the better - toffee, marshmallows, chocolate, jelly babies, jelly beans, fruit pastilles, fudge, liquorice allsorts, 'tablet' and macaroon bars (both from Scotland), are all on my list of favourites. In terms of desserts, I love those too - ice cream, cheese cake, meringue, cake, sponge with custard, the list is endless. And of course a hot drink isn't complete without a biscuit (or three....). Don't get me wrong, I'm not stuffing my face with sweet stuff 24/7, however I do need my sugar 'fix' now and then. I'm not a…