Peas Histamine Information

Peas, as part of the legume family, have been found to potentially elevate histamine levels due to their protein content, which can potentially trigger histamine release. However, the impact on histamine levels can greatly vary from individual to individual. There has not been separate research specifically investigating the impact of peas on histamine levels, thus a concrete correlation between the consumption of peas and histamine levels cannot be established at the moment. Further research is required to substantiate the potential connection. This potential impact is also relevant to certain foods that may not inherently contain high histamine levels but can stimulate its release and these are termed as 'histamine liberators'. Among the foods listed, citrus fruits, strawberries, plums, and cocoa products are known histamine liberators that provoke histamine discharge from the body's cells. Therefore, if peas were part of a meal with any of these ingredients, the overall histamine effect might be potentially amplified. Conversely, there are foods stated that are known to slow down histamine breakdown. Nuts are a notable mention in this regard. If peas are consumed as part of a dish containing nuts, they may aid in prolonging histamine degradation, possibly leading to elevated histamine levels over a longer duration. The potential impact of peas on histamine levels is not a straightforward matter and depends heavily on factors such as individual sensitivity and the combination of foods consumed. More in-depth studies would be needed to determine the precise role peas play in histamine production or liberation within the human body. [1] Maintz, L., & Novak, N. (2007). Histamine and histamine intolerance. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 85(5), 1185-1196. [Link] [2] Son, J. H., Chung, B. Y., Kim, H. O., & Park, C. W. (2018). A Histamine-Free Diet Is Helpful for Treatment of Adult Patients with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria. Annals of dermatology, 30(2), 164-172. [Link]