Lobster Tail Histamine Information

Lobster tail, like many other seafood, is a low histamine content food, meaning it won't significantly contribute to raising the body's histamine level. However, it must be consumed fresh as once seafood begins to age or spoil, the histamine level may go higher due to bacteria-induced histamine production. Furthermore, lobster tail is not classified as a histamine liberator. Histamine liberators are foods that although do not contain histamine in significant amounts themselves, can stimulate the body to release histamine. Notably, invertebrate seafood like mussels and squids may contribute to this reaction. Among the ingredients often used with lobster tail, one is of interest: lemon, a citrus fruit, has been implicated as a potential histamine liberator. Therefore, while the lobster tail itself may not significantly alter histamine levels, its preparation and presentation might. Products that can lower histamine levels are usually foods rich in Vitamin C and B6, and enzymes like diamine oxidase (DAO). These help metabolize histamine. Lobster tail can't be classified as such food. These conclusions are based on the current literature and resources on dietary histamine. Please note that such reactions can vary with individual specificities, and personal tolerance levels should always be considered when managing diet and histamine levels. References: Maintz, L., & Novak, N. (2007). Histamine and histamine intolerance. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 85(5), 1185-1196. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/85.5.1185 Sattler, J., Hesterberg, R., Schmidt, U., Crombach, M., & Lorenz, W. (1988). Differentiated effectiveness of histidine decarboxylase inhibitors on gastric acid histamine and mucus secretion. Agents and Actions, 23(3-4), 361-367. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01966539 Maintz L, Schwarzer V, Bieber T, van der Ven K, Novak N. Effects of histamine and diamine oxidase activities on pregnancy: a critical review. Hum Reprod Update. 2008;14(5):485-495. https://doi.org/10.1093/humupd/dmn021