Americano Histamine Information

The Americano, a popular coffee-based beverage prepared with diluted espresso, has a role to play in the histamine landscape. Coffee beans, like those used in an Americano, have both histamine-lowering and histamine-increasing effects. Caffeine, a major component of coffee, is known to have a reductive effect on histamine levels within the body. A study by the American Society for Nutrition found that moderate coffee consumption was inversely associated with the incidence of allergic diseases due to the histamine-lowering effect (American Society for Nutrition, 2019). Therefore, consuming a beverage like Americano, rich in caffeine, may assist in reducing histamine levels. On the flip side, fermentation—a process often used during the production of most coffee beans—has been associated with higher histamine levels. The fermentation process can often promote the growth of bacteria that produce histamine. Therefore, depending on the processing of the coffee beans used, an Americano could potentially contribute to increased histamine levels in the body. The final impact of an Americano on histamine levels probably depends on individual tolerance levels, the person's current biochemical state, the amount of coffee being consumed, and the specific processing of the coffee beans used. Reference: American Society for Nutrition (2019). Histamine and Histamine Intolerance. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. doi:10.1093/AJCN/85.5.1185 This product has not been researched well enough to publish any detailed information. Our team is working hard on this. Data will be available soon.