Lime Zest Histamine Information

Lime zest is the grated outer peel of the lime fruit. It is often used for its distinct flavor in a variety of dishes. Citrus fruits such as lime are not high in histamine content themselves, but have been reported as possible histamine liberators. This means they could potentially stimulate the body to release histamine (a biogenic amine), which creates an immune response in the body. However, the evidence for citrus fruits as histamine liberators is mainly anecdotal and still contested in scientific literature. It's also crucial to remember that individual responses can vary significantly. As such, some people with histamine intolerance may see no negative response from consuming lime zest while others might. Additionally, there is limited evidence that the bioflavonoids (antioxidants) present in lime zest might help to stabilize mast cells (cells involved in immune response), thereby inhibiting the excessive release of histamines. But this is not yet conclusively proven and more research is still necessary in this area. For comprehensive, measured scientific data about the impact of lime zest on histamine levels, further research is needed. Currently, there is a general lack of controlled clinical studies in this area, particularly around specific foods like lime zest. This product has not been researched well enough to publish any solid information, our team is working hard on this. Data will be available soon. References: 1. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, "Histamine and Histamine Intolerance" 2. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, "Effects of Bioflavonoids on the Resistance of Mammalian Organism to Histamine” 3. The Mastocytosis Society, "Food and Diet" 4. Allergy UK – Histamine Restriction Diet 5. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, "Histamine-reduced diet and increase of serum diamine oxidase correlating to diet compliance in histamine intolerance"