Probably Moderate in Histamine
Probably Moderate in Histamine
Probably Moderate in Histamine
Probably Moderate in Histamine
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Cajun seasoning, a popular spice blend in Southern American cooking, consists of ingredients such as paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, pepper and oregano. An analysis of these components can provide an understanding of their potential impact on histamine levels.
Paprika, a main ingredient, contains capsaicin which, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, was found to reduce histamine release (1). Therefore, this component of the Cajun seasoning may in fact aid in lowering histamine levels.
Cayenne, another key component, is a pepper that contains capsaicin, the same active component found in paprika. So, it may provide a similar effect in reducing histamine release (1).
However, one of the ingredients in Cajun seasoning, garlic, is classified as a histamine liberator (2). Hence, while the capsaicin in paprika and cayenne might reduce histamine release, garlic may counteract this by potentially promoting it.
The remaining ingredients in Cajun seasoning, such as pepper and oregano, do not seem to have a significant or direct effect on histamine levels according to the current studies available.
In conclusion, while some ingredients in Cajun seasoning might have an effect on histamine production, the mixed composition of the seasoning, that both potentially reduce and contribute to histamine levels indicates that it may have a varied effect depending on individual histamine tolerance levels.
Further extensive research is required to provide a more definitive answer on the exact impact of Cajun seasoning on histamine levels as it have not been well-studied before.
References:
1. S. Hide et al., "Effects of oral administration of capsaicin on histamine release," The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, vol. 79, no. 3, pp. 466-473, 1987.
2. J. Maintz et al., "Evidence for a reduced histamine degradation capacity in a subgroup of patients with atopic eczema," The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, vol. 117, no. 5, pp. 1106–1112, 2006.
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