Oregano Histamine Information

Oregano, a common herb used in many food dishes, is renowned for its myriad of health benefits. It has preliminary evidences suggesting a potential role in histamine regulation. Compounds in oregano such as carvacrol appear to have the ability to inhibit the function of histamine [1], potentially reducing the overall level of histamine in the body. Red wine, french champagne, long-ripened cheese, yoghurt, and buttermilk have high levels of histamine [2]. Vinegar-based products, yeast-containing baked goods, mushrooms, smoked meats, various fish, and tomato-based products also have high levels of histamine [3]. Pineapple, papaya, cocoa products, nuts, alcohol, green and black tea, energy drinks, and glutamate can delay the breakdown of histamine [4], while cocoa products, strawberries, plums, citrus fruits, pineapple, kiwi, mushrooms, walnuts and hazelnuts, invertebrate seafood and glutamate are potential histamine liberators [5]. Because oregano does not appear to be present in any of these categories, it suggests it doesn't directly result in increased histamine levels or delay histamine degradation. This points to the possibility that eating oregano is likely safe for individuals who have histamine intolerance. However, despite these preliminary findings, it must be noted: This product has not been researched well enough to publish any concrete information regarding its impact on histamine levels. Our team is working hard on this. Data will be available soon. [1] Horvath, G., Kovacs, K., Kocsis, B., Kustos, I., & Kilar, F. (2005). Carvacrol and thymol: supercritical carbon dioxide extraction from Satureja hortensis. Journal of AOAC international, 88(3), 857-861. [2] The International Chronic Urticaria Society. (2019). Histamines and food. [3] Maintz, L., & Novak, N. (2007). Histamine and histamine intolerance. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 85(5), 1185-1196. [4] Extracted from: The International Chronic Urticaria Society. (2019). Histamines and food. [5] Joneja, J. M. (2014). Histamine in food. In Histamine Intolerance: Histamine and Seasickness (pp. 25-36). Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg.