Cashews Histamine Information

Cashews, like many other nuts, are nutrient-dense foods that, alongside their typically high protein and healthy fat content, have the potential to influence histamine levels in the body. Due to the fact that nuts, in general, might delay the breakdown of histamine, there is a likelihood that consumption of cashews could contribute to higher histamine levels in people sensitive to it. Interactions between food and enzymes involved in histamine breakdown are complex and vary from person to person. Therefore, even though cashews fall under the category of foods that could potentially delay histamine breakdown, the impact may not be the same for everyone. The exact impact of cashews on histamine levels is currently not well defined, and individual tolerance can vary extensively. Studies suggest that certain types of nuts, including cashews, could stimulate the release of histamine. These are commonly referred to as 'histamine liberators'. However, the available scientific literature is not specific enough to clearly define cashews as histamine liberators. Surprisingly enough, certain foods and substances can lower histamine levels or block their effects. These include some types of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and fresh meats and fish. However, the effects of cashews on reducing histamine load in the body are not well established in scientific literature. While there's general information on how nuts might influence histamine levels, research specifically related to cashews' influence on histamine levels isn't as robust. Therefore, reactions to cashews among people with histamine intolerance or sensitivity could vary significantly. This product has not been researched well enough to publish any informations, our team is working hard on this. Data will be available soon. References: 1. Maintz, L., & Novak, N. (2007). Histamine and histamine intolerance. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 85(5), 1185-1196. 2. Reese, I., Ballmer-Weber, B., Beyer, K., Fuchs, T., Kleine-Tebbe, J., Klimek, L., Lepp, U., Niggemann, B., Saloga, J., Schäfer, C., Werfel, T., Zuberbier, T., & Worm, M. (2017). German guideline for the management of adverse reactions to ingested histamine. Allergo Journal International, 26(2), 72-79.