Octopus Histamine Information

Octopus consumption and its impact on histamine levels represents a pertinent intersection in the field of nutritional sciences. Being seafood, octopus is often associated with higher histamine content due to the enzymatic activities that occur post-mortem during storage and deterioration. Specifically, the presence of histamine-forming bacteria in seafood like octopus, could increase histamine levels when not stored or cooked properly [1]. However, factors such as refrigeration, the freshness of the seafood and the cooking method can contribute significantly towards controlling histamine levels in proportional measures [2]. In addition to being a source of histamine, octopus, like other invertebrate seafood (mussels, squid), may act as a histamine liberator. Histamine liberators do not contain histamine themselves but promote its release [3]. This could potentially exacerbate symptoms in individuals with histamine intolerance, even if the histamine content isn't significantly high. It's worth noting though that this is a complex issue, and individual responses can vary greatly. Further research is needed to definitively establish the specific impact of octopus on histamine levels in humans. However, based on available research and understanding of similar seafood types, one can deduce that consumption of octopus may increase histamine levels in the body, especially in those with histamine intolerance. References: [1] Taylor, S.L., Stratton, J.E. and Nordlee, J.A., 1989. Histamine poisoning (scombroid fish poisoning): an allergy-like intoxication. Journal of Toxicology: Clinical Toxicology, 27(4-5), pp.225-240. [2] Lehane, L. and Olley, J., 2000. Histamine fish poisoning revisited. International journal of food microbiology, 58(1-2), pp.1-37. [3] Maintz, L. and Novak, N., 2007. Histamine and histamine intolerance. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 85(5), pp.1185-1196.