Jaggery Histamine Information

Jaggery, a popular natural sweetener used in many food items and drinks, primarily contains sucrose, glucose, and fructose. Its impact on histamine levels is not directly documented, indicating a need for further research. However, jaggery is known to contain antioxidants, which may potentially lower histamine levels indirectly. Antioxidants are substances that fight against oxidative stress in the body caused by free radicals, which are unstable molecules. Oxidative stress is known to raise the histamine level in the body. The antioxidants present in jaggery might help in reducing the oxidative stress, which could indirectly lower the histamine level. Additionally, jaggery does not appear in the common lists of foods with high histamine content or foods which can delay the breakdown of histamine. This suggests that consumption of jaggery may not notably contribute to increasing histamine levels or inhibiting its breakdown in the body. Nonetheless, it is crucial to remember that individual responses to certain foods differ. Some people may experience a reaction to jaggery, possibly due to its natural sugar content, which could potentially lead to inflammation and a subsequent increase in histamine levels. Therefore, with current evidence, it can be inferred that jaggery has a neutral to potentially beneficial impact on histamine levels. However, this product has not been researched well enough to publish any concrete information. Our team is working hard on this, and data will be available soon. References: 1. Bhattacharya, S. (2018). Nutritional Facts and Health Benefits of Jaggery. In Nutritional Composition of Fruit Cultivars (pp. 953-961). Elsevier. 2. Kuklinski, B. (2012). HistaMin Intolerance. BoD–Books on Demand. 3. Maintz, L. (2007). Histamine and histamine intolerance. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 85(5), 1185-1196.