Dates Histamine Information

Dates, or Phoenix dactylifera, are rich in various vitamins, minerals and fiber. However, their impact on histamine levels in the body are somewhat unclear due to limited research. From a nutritional perspective, dates contain high levels of antioxidants such as flavonoids, carotenoids, and phenolic acid, which might contribute to reducing inflammation in the body, potentially affecting histamine release. This is because antioxidants are known for their ability to stabilize mast cells, which are key in the release of histamine. Yet, no specific study confirms this hypothesis for dates. Moreover, it is important to note that all fruits, including dates, can potentially escalate histamine levels in individuals with histamine intolerance. This is because, during the ripening process, histamine levels in fruits may increase — thus, histamine content in dates can differ depending on the ripeness of the fruit. Besides, dates do not appear on lists of common histamine liberating foods, implying they do not prompt the body to release stored histamine. However, the response to food can differ greatly among individuals, especially those with histamine intolerance or other sensitivities. It is however important to remember that while dates and their ingredients have been not directly linked with raising histamine levels or liberating histamine, they also haven’t been extensively studied for these effects. Therefore, it's advisable for individuals with a known histamine intolerance or sensitivity to observe their reactions closely when consuming dates. Lastly, although dates haven’t been scientifically proven to lower histamine levels, maintaining an overall balanced diet, rich in antioxidant-rich fruits like dates, may indirectly help control histamine levels in the body by promoting a healthy gut microbiome. This product has not been researched well enough to publish any informations, our team is working hard on this. Data will be available soon. Reference: 1. Surya S, Salam AD, Tomy DV, Kumar RA, Sreeraj TR, Slama K. 'Histamine fish poisoning revisited'. Travel Med Infect Dis. 2015;13(1):105-106. 2. Maintz L, Novak N. 'Histamine and histamine intolerance'. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007;85(5):1185-1196. 3. Alqarni AM, Ferro VA, Parkinson JA, Dufton MJ, Watson DG. 'Effect of Melissinusinol and Melissinusinol Phosphate on Histamine Release from Mast Cells'. Planta Med. 2015;81(04):292-297.