Dried Cranberries Histamine Information

Dried cranberries, as a snack or ingredient in various recipes, have a range of health benefits. However, when it comes to their impact on histamine levels, resources are somewhat limited. Cranberries themselves do not appear on lists of high-histamine foods, which typically include fermented or aged foodstuffs like certain cheeses, fermented vegetables, and wine. However, they are not listed as a food that lowers histamine levels either, such as fresh vegetables, fruits barring citrus, and fresh meat and fish (Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition). Cranberries do contain several flavonoids, compounds known for their antioxidant activity. They include quercetin, which some preliminary research suggests may inhibit histamine release from certain cells (Sources: Nutrients, Indian Journal of Pharmacology). While promising, it's important to note these studies used isolated cells under laboratory conditions. Therefore, the impact of consuming quercetin via cranberries on systemic histamine levels isn't entirely clear. One possible concern with dried cranberries is the typical addition of sugar and preservatives during processing. Some preservatives, such as sulfites, have been implicated as possible histamine liberators (Source: Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology). However, not all brands include these preservatives, and so it's advisable to check labels. In conclusion, dried cranberries may feasibly contribute to histamine release due to added sugar and preservatives. On the other hand, their quercetin content could potentially help limit histamine activity. More research is definitely needed. This product has not been researched well enough to publish any specific information. Our team is working hard on this, and data will be available soon. -Sources: 1. Maintz, L., & Novak, N. (2007). Histamine and histamine intolerance. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 85(5), 1185-1196. 2. Rogerio, A. P., Dora, C. L., Andrade, E. L., Chaves, J. S., Silva, L. F., Lemos-Senna, E., & Faccioli, L. H. (2010). Anti-inflammatory effect of quercetin-loaded microemulsion in the airways allergic inflammatory model in mice. Pharmacological Research, 61(4), 288-297. 3. Wöhrl, S., Hemmer, W., Focke, M., Rappersberger, K., & Jarisch, R. (2004). Histamine intolerance like symptoms in healthy volunteers after oral provocation with liquid histamine. Allergy and Asthma Proceedings, 25(5), 305-311.