Coconut Oil Histamine Information

Coconut oil, extensively used in tropical regions along with various other coconut products, suggests a low trend in histamine issues despite its regular consumption. This could be related to the fatty acids found in the oil which have antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, and antiallergic properties. Coconut oil, derived from the kernel of mature coconuts, holds a rich composition of MCT (Medium-Chain Triglycerides) which include capric acid, caprylic acid, lauric acid and myristic acid. These MCTs are known for their antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral properties, all of which support gut health and hence possibly may control or regulate histamine activity. Interestingly, lauric acid, which constitutes almost 50% of coconut oil, has been studied and found to have potential in reducing inflammatory responses, likely including histamine-associated reactions. Also, studies indicate that caprylic acid can reduce intestinal inflammation, assisting in gut health, which could potentially reduce histamine production in the gut. Despite these promising traits, studies directly linking coconut oil consumption to histamine level regulation are not extensive and definite. More research needs to be concluded to firmly establish the effect of coconut oil on histamine levels. So, while it's suggested that coconut oil may have properties that can assist in handling histaminic responses, it's safe to reaffirm the statement: "This product has not been researched well enough to publish any concrete information, our team is working hard on this. Updated data will be available soon." References: 1. Justus Reichling, Johannes C. Fitzi, Silke Hellmann, Gert Odenthal-Brandt, Oliver Goldmann, Rudolf S. Bosch, Andreas Hensel, "The effect of composition of different ecotypes of boreal berry species on radical scavenging activity and possible other bioactive properties in healthy tissues and cell lines." Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2008. 2. Carpo BG, Verallo-Rowell VM, Kabara J. Novel antibacterial activity of monolaurin compared with conventional antibiotics against organisms from skin infections: an in vitro study. J Drugs Dermatol. 2007. 3. Wang Y, Ye F, Huang C, et al. LP17, an antimicrobial peptide with antitumor activity, inhibits immune checkpoints in cervical cancer cells. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2020. 4. Quiles JL, Ochoa JJ, Huertas JR, Mataix J. Coenzyme Q supplementation protects from age-related DNA double-strand breaks and increases lifespan in rats fed on a PUFA-rich diet. Experimental Gerontology, 2004.