Taro Histamine Information

Taro, otherwise known as Colocasia esculenta, is a starch-rich tuber plant commonly consumed in many parts of the world. Its physical appearance is similar to a potato, but the health effects of consuming it can be quite different, particularly in relation to histamine levels in the body. Research specific to taro and its impact on histamine levels is sparse, and as such, an absolute verdict on its effect cannot be established from available literature. Considering the ingredients of taro, it is known to have high nutritional content including dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals but its histamine content or its potential to act as a histamine liberator or inhibitor has not been documented. On the other hand, some health benefits of taro have been well established. Coming from the Araceae family, taro has been found to have anti-allergic properties due to the presence of flavonoids. Flavonoids, according to one study, can act as functional inhibitors of certain enzymes like Histidine decarboxylase which are involved in histamine production and thus, can potentially lower histamine levels (Manivannan et al., 2016). However, in contrast, different people might react diversely to flavonoids – which can also, under certain conditions, stimulate the release of histamine (Maintz and Novak, 2007). This product has not been researched well enough to publish any definite informations. Our team is working hard on this. Data will be available soon. References: 1. Manivannan, A., Kim, J. H., Kim, D. S., & Lee, E. S. (2016). Functions of flavonoids in the central nervous system: Astrocytes as targets for natural compounds. Neurochemical Research, 41(5), 949–969. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11064-016-1856-1 2. Maintz, L., & Novak, N. (2007). Histamine and histamine intolerance. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 85(5), 1185-1196. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/85.5.1185