What Are Histamine Releasers?

Some foods, while low in histamines themselves, are known as histamine liberators, meaning that they help to release histamine from other foods. Foods with histamine-releasing properties include citrus, peanuts, fish, shellfish, and egg whites.

What foods are histamine releasers?

There are also a number of foods that trigger histamine release in the body, such as:
  • alcohol.
  • bananas.
  • tomatoes.
  • wheat germ.
  • beans.
  • papaya.
  • chocolate.
  • citrus fruits.

What are the symptoms of histamine intolerance?

A histamine intolerance looks like a lot like seasonal allergies — if you eat histamine-rich food or drinks, you may experience hives, itchy or flushed skin, red eyes, facial swelling, runny nose and congestion, headaches, or asthma attacks.

Marcus Vance

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