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Colonial Bentgrass

Colonial Bentgrass sensitivity happens through airborne pollen and grass dust exposure. Avoid grassy areas for 8 weeks, support immune health naturally, and retest to see if symptoms improve.

🌾 What is Colonial Bentgrass (Environmental Sensitivity)?

Colonial Bentgrass (Agrostis capillaris) is a fine-textured grass commonly found in lawns, parks, golf courses, and sports fields. It's valued for its soft, dense appearance. When it comes to environmental sensitivity, the issue isn't touching or eating the grass — it’s breathing in its pollen or coming into contact with airborne grass particles that trigger immune reactions.

🤔 Why Do I Have an Intolerance to Colonial Bentgrass and Its Components?

Colonial Bentgrass can cause sensitivity through several airborne materials:

  • Pollen proteins: The grass releases fine, light pollen that can easily become airborne and overstimulate your immune system.

  • Grass dust: Tiny fragments of grass, especially after mowing, can cause respiratory or skin irritation.

  • Cross-reactivity: People sensitive to other grasses like Bermuda, Timothy, or Ryegrass often react to Colonial Bentgrass as well.

  • Environmental molds: Bentgrass often grows in moist environments that can harbor molds, compounding the exposure.

🛠️ What Can I Do About It?

  • Limit outdoor activities during Colonial Bentgrass pollination seasons (late spring to early summer).

  • Stay indoors or wear a mask when mowing lawns or visiting grassy fields.

  • Use a HEPA filter at home to remove pollen and dust particles from the air.

  • Change clothes and shower immediately after outdoor exposure.

  • Avoid parks, golf courses, or fields with Colonial Bentgrass for 8 weeks, then consider retesting your sensitivity.

💊 Supplements to Support Environmental Sensitivity and Inflammation from Colonial Bentgrass Exposure

Natural support for your body during this period could include:

  • Quercetin: Calms the immune system and reduces histamine reactions.

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  • Nettle Leaf Extract: Supports respiratory health and eases seasonal sensitivities.

  • Vitamin C: Boosts antioxidant protection and acts as a natural antihistamine.

  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Helps lower systemic inflammation.

  • Probiotic Blend: Strengthens gut health to regulate immune responses to environmental triggers.

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🌟 Why Might I Have an Intolerance to Colonial Bentgrass but Not to Other Grasses?

Not all grasses release the same allergens. Here's why Colonial Bentgrass might cause issues even if others don't:

  • Colonial Bentgrass produces extremely fine, airborne pollen that easily spreads and is harder to avoid.

  • Specific pollen proteins in Colonial Bentgrass differ slightly from those in other grasses like St. Augustine or Buffalo Grass.

  • Mowing and maintenance practices for Colonial Bentgrass (frequent cutting) can stir up more dust and pollen.

  • Cool-season growth patterns mean it releases pollen at different times compared to warm-season grasses, exposing you at unexpected times.

Common Environments Where You Might Be Exposed to Colonial Bentgrass:

  • Golf courses

  • Home lawns in cooler climates

  • Public parks and sports fields

  • Recreational hiking trails with manicured fields

Alternatives (if tolerated):

  • Artificial turf parks and playgrounds

  • Wooded hiking trails with little grass exposure

  • Urban gardens with gravel paths or flower beds