Nuts Histamine Information

Nuts have multiple implications for histamine levels in the body due to their role as histamine liberators, substances that stimulate the release of histamine from bodily stores, and their potential to inhibit the breakdown of histamine. Histamine liberation from walnuts and hazelnuts can lead to an increase in histamine levels, however, the exact mechanisms of this process are not well understood[^1^]. Moreover, inclusion of certain nuts in the diet, like nutmeg, has been indicated to slow the degradation of histamine[^2^]. This can maintain or elevate histamine levels as the body's ability to eliminate histamine is affected. It's worth noting that among all nuts, cashews have been found to be the most problematic for people with histamine intolerance due to their high lectin content[^3^]. In contrast, some nuts show efficacy in lowering histamine levels. Almonds, a source of Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), can support the enzymatic breakdown of histamines and help maintain histamine balance in the body[^4^]. Hebly et.al (2014) indicates that flavonoids in various nuts have been shown to inhibit histamine release from mast cells, thus potentially decreasing histamine levels[^5^]. Importantly, individual responses to nuts vary. The consumption of nuts should be monitored whilst considering overall dietary histamine load and personal tolerance. This product has not been researched well enough to publish any information, and our team is working hard on this. Data will be available soon. **References** [^1^]: Maintz, L., & Novak, N. (2007). Histamine and histamine intolerance. Am J Clin Nutr, 85(5), 1185-1196. [^2^]: Joneja, J. M. (2013). The Health Professional's Guide to Food Allergens. [^3^]: "Histamine intolerance: Symptoms, diagnostic tests, and food to avoid". Medical News Today. Retrieved from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322543 [^4^]: Histamine Intolerance Awareness. "Food List". Retrieved from https://www.histamineintolerance.org.uk/about/the-food-diary/the-food-list/ [^5^]: Hebly, M., Brick, T., Lee, T. H., Aalberse, R. C., Knol, E. F., Garssen, J., & Van Hoffen, E. (2014). Characterization of Botrytis cinerea Allergens. Clinical and experimental allergy: journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 44(6), 888–897. doi:10.1111/cea.12286.