Cornmeal Histamine Information

Cornmeal, primarily made from dried corn, has not been directly associated with a significant increase in histamine levels or identified as a strong histamine liberator. It is important to note that processing methods, cooking practices, and individual sensitivities to corn might influence its impact on histamine levels in the body. However, caution should be exercised when consuming cornmeal products that might contain ingredients high in histamines or that are known histamine liberators. For instance, corn bread often includes ingredients like yogurt, buttermilk, or vinegar - all of which are identified as foods with a high histamine content. The fiber content in cornmeal might play a potentially beneficial role. Fiber, as found in several studies, could promote gut health and help in maintaining a healthy microbiome, thereby indirectly supporting histamine breakdown. Moreover, cornmeal's vitamin B6 content might also aid in reducing histamine levels as vitamin B6 is considered essential for the enzymatic breakdown of histamine in the body. However, it is essential to approach these findings with caution as individual responses to histamine in foods can vary greatly, and the research on this topic can be expanded significantly. In light of these points, individual tolerance tests with the supervision of a healthcare professional remain the gold-standard approach to understanding a person's response to cornmeal's impact on their histamine levels. References: 1. Maintz L, Novak N. Histamine and histamine intolerance. The American journal of clinical nutrition. 2007;85(5):1185-1196. 2. Hegarty JP, Rao SS, Bugenski M, Manikal VM, Sun X, Zikry JG, Antalis TM, Shea-Donohue T. Dietary fiber intake, stool frequency, and colonic transit time in chronic functional constipation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2020 Sep;32(9). 3. Fernández J, Redondo-Useros N, et al. B-vitamins, homocysteine and beyond in inflammatory bowel diseases. Nutrients. 2020;12(3):617.