There seems to be a lot more debate these days around whether or not DAO activity is affected by caffeine. So with that in mind, this post will touch on both caffeinated and non-caffeinated teas that are low histamine, and I’ll let you decide how much caffeine is okay for you. I personally can drink …
No, wine is not low histamine. In fact, wine is one of the worst things you can consume if you have histamine intolerance, because wine contains both ethanol (alcohol) and high levels of histamine. Both histamine and ethanol are cleared from your system using the same enzyme, so if your histamine levels are already high, …
No, tequila is not low histamine. But if you’re looking for low histamine alcohol options, an unaged tequila is one of the best choices you could make. Even though it still contains both alcohol and histamine, a white tequila (also called tequila blanco) will be the least inflammatory alcohol for those with histamine intolerance. Along …
No, vodka is not low histamine. But if you’re looking for the lowest histamine alcohol out there, vodka is at the top of the list, tied with gin, rum, and tequila. Vodka still contains alcohol and histamine, but just like with other things we consume, how it’s processed matters. Most vodkas are distilled from histamine-friendly …
No, gin is not low histamine. But if you do want to drink alcohol with histamine intolerance or MCAD, unaged gin is one of the least harmful choices out there. While it still contains alcohol and some histamine, if your bucket is low, you should be able to tolerate a small amount every once in …
No, rum is not low histamine. But while there is no truly low histamine alcohol, plain white rum is one of the least inflammatory alcohol options for histamine intolerance. This is because white rum is distilled from sugar cane grass and isn’t aged, so even though it contains alcohol and some histamine, it is the …
Yes, coconut milk is low histamine. However some people still have reactions to it, because coconut is also a rich source of other biogenic amines, to which some people with histamine intolerance have a sensitivity. Always try plain fresh coconut before trying coconut milk, and be wary of additives and preservatives in commercial coconut milks. …
Yes, almond milk is low histamine. However, most commercial almond milks are made with inflammatory carrageenan and sweeteners, and are fortified with a variety of vitamins and minerals. This ups the number of variables your gut has to deal with, and this can mean upping your inflammation, especially if your stomach is still in a …
Fresh, pasteurized milk is low histamine. However, much of the milk consumed in the Americas is highly processed and contains sweeteners, stabilizers, flavorings, and preservatives that can cause upset stomachs and trigger histamine release. The fresher the milk you consume, the better. Fermented or raw milks are not usually low in histamine, as it can …
Green tea may be low histamine. This is because, while green tea itself is low in histamine, it also contains caffeine, which inhibits the functionality of DAO. Diamine oxidase (DAO) is the enzyme responsible for clearing the body of histamine, so when it’s impaired, this keeps histamine levels from lowering. If your histamine bucket is …