Milkshakes Histamine Information

The impact of consuming milkshakes on histamine levels is a multifaceted issue dependent on the specific contents of the milkshake. The basic ingredients of a milkshake include milk, ice cream, and often some kind of fruit or flavoring. Milk is not generally high in histamine content and is not listed among the usual suspects for contributing to high histamine levels. However, some research indicates that histamine levels in milk can increase during fermentation, such as in the process of making buttermilk, presenting a potential issue if the milkshake includes any dairy products that underwent fermentation[^1^]. Ice cream is typically a milkshake ingredient, the flavored varieties of which may impact histamine levels depending on the specifics. For example, chocolate ice cream can be a potential histamine liberator due to containing cocoa[^2^]. If your milkshake includes strawberry or fruit mix, it's important to remember that certain fruits, such as strawberries and citrus fruits, are known to liberate histamine[^2^]. Regarding possible beneficial effects, certain additives available for milkshakes, especially those made from fresh fruits or certain spices, could potentially have histamine-lowering properties, as some fruits and herbs are known to contain natural antihistamine substances[^3^]. However, the potential impacts are likely to vary greatly depending on the individual's sensitivity to histamine and the specific combinations of ingredients used. [^1^]: Maintz, Laura, and Natalija Novak. "Histamine and histamine intolerance." The American journal of clinical nutrition 85.5 (2007): 1185-1196. [^2^]: Kovacova-Hanuskova, E., et al. "Histamine, histamine intoxication and intolerance." Allergologia et immunopathologia 43.5 (2015): 498-506. [^3^]: Song, Jianbo, et al. "Screening of Chinese medicinal plants for inhibition against clinical isolates of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)." Journal of Ethnopharmacology 120.2 (2008): 287-290.