Histamine Intolerance: Nutrition Guide

Histamine intolerance occurs when the body cannot properly break down histamine, leading to allergy-like symptoms. It's often caused by deficiency of the DAO enzyme or excessive histamine intake from food.

4 Key Nutrients

0 Recommended Foods

0 Foods to Limit

Common Symptoms

Headaches and migraines
Nasal congestion
Skin rashes and hives
Digestive issues
Anxiety
Irregular heartbeat
Flushing

Dietary Approach

Follow a low-histamine diet by avoiding aged, fermented, and processed foods. Focus on fresh foods prepared simply. Food freshness is critical - histamine increases as food ages.

Key Strategies

Eat only fresh foods (avoid leftovers)
Freeze meat/fish immediately after purchase
Avoid fermented foods (sauerkraut, kimchi, aged cheese)
Cook from frozen to minimize histamine
Keep a food diary to identify triggers

Essential Nutrients for Histamine Intolerance

Vitamin C

high

Role: natural-antihistamine

Vitamin B6

high

Role: DAO-enzyme-cofactor

Copper

medium

Role: DAO-enzyme-cofactor

Quercetin

medium

Role: natural-antihistamine

Top Foods for Histamine Intolerance

These foods are particularly beneficial for managing Histamine Intolerance:

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Track Your Nutrition for Histamine Intolerance

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