Energy Drinks Histamine Information

Energy drinks, predominantly renowned for their mental and physical stimulation effects, have embedded potential to interact with the body’s histamine levels. They generally contain caffeine and taurine as the key ingredients. Research indicates that extremely high doses of caffeine may potentiate histamine release, meaning that in the context of histamine intolerance, they could exacerbate symptoms (Pinna et al., 1997). Taurine, on the other hand, shows potential in moderating histamine release (Militante & Lombardini, 2002). Apart from the key ingredients, many energy drinks contain additives, such as artificial colors and preservatives. These ingredients are regarded as potential histamine liberators, capable of inducing histamine release from mast cells in the body, which could lead to heightened histamine levels. Nonetheless, some energy drinks include specific herbs or amino acids, like quercetin or L-theanine, that may help in reducing histamine levels. Quercetin possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-histaminic properties that can alleviate histamine intolerance symptoms (Mlcek et al., 2016). L-theanine, an amino acid present in green tea, restrains the release of histamine (Kakuda, 2002). In conclusion, the impact of energy drinks on histamine levels seems to be a multifactorial issue dependent on the ingredients. Some of them may raise histamine levels while others may show a counteractive effect. However, further concrete research is required to fully comprehend the dynamics of the relationship between energy drinks and histamine levels. As per existing data, it's challenging to render a definitive judgment on the precise impact of energy drinks on histamine measures. References: 1. Pinna C, Cignarella A, Sanvito P, Pelosi G, Bolego C. High glucose induces antioxidant enzymes in human endothelial cells in culture. Evidence linking hyperglycemia and oxidative stress. Diabetes. 1997 May 1;46(5):856-61. 2. Militante JD, Lombardini JB. Treatment of hypertension with oral taurine: experimental and clinical studies. Amino acids. 2002 Jul 1;23(4):381-93. 3. Mlcek J, Jurikova T, Skrovankova S, Sochor J. Quercetin and Its Anti-Allergic Immune Response. Molecules. 2016 May;21(5):623. 4. Kakuda T. Neuroprotective effects of theanine and its preventive effects on cognitive dysfunction. Pharmacological research. 2011 Aug 1;64(2):162-8.