# @andrespreschel on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYcv80ERnBE
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65682614-andrespreschel-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-17T18:07:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Andrés Preschel, BSc, MSc(c) | Health & Performance Coach (@andrespreschel) — https://gondola.cc/andrespreschel

## Caption

Don’t let ADHD medication stop you from exploring what else might be affecting your focus, mood, and energy.

After 10 years on maximum-dose Adderall and a lot of studying/experimentation, I realized many of my symptoms were being amplified by lifestyle and environmental triggers interacting with my physiology.

For me, one big example was histamine. Based on my genetics and real-world responses, fermented foods, leftovers, and other high-histamine foods can worsen my brain fog, irritability, sleep, and ADHD symptoms.

But histamine is just ONE example.

And importantly: what works for me may not work for you.

Genetics are probabilistic, not deterministic, and this is NOT anti-medication. ADHD meds help many people. I just think understanding your own biology can give you more agency over how you feel and function.

Also, sometimes it’s not just about avoiding triggers supportive tools can help too. For me, DAO enzymes before high-histamine meals have been a game changer.

Not medical advice… just sharing my experience and what I’ve learned.

The more you #KnowYourPhysio #KnowYourPhysiology…

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knowyourphysio, knowyourphysiology

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