Medical disclaimer

Lowmina gives general information about histamine and related amines in food, drawn from published studies. It is not medical advice, and it does not diagnose, treat or cure any condition.

Histamine intolerance is diagnosed by a clinician, usually by ruling out other conditions such as food allergy, coeliac disease, mast cell disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. Symptoms that may be linked to food can have many causes. If you have symptoms, see a doctor before changing your diet.

Restrictive diets can lead to nutritional gaps when followed for a long time. Low-histamine diets are usually followed for a limited period under the guidance of a registered dietitian, with foods reintroduced one at a time.

Our ratings summarise published evidence about foods in general. They cannot predict how you will react. Individual tolerance varies, and the histamine content of a food varies with its freshness, storage and processing.

If you have a severe reaction, such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or fainting, seek emergency care immediately.

Nothing on this site recommends medication or supplements, or advises you to start, stop or change any treatment. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about medicines; some, according to the research we cite, can affect the enzyme that breaks down histamine.