White Pepper Histamine Information

White pepper has been found to have an antihistamine effect. It consists of the compound piperine, which has been researched and proven to reduce the activity of enzymes responsible for histamine production, and therefore lower histamine levels in the body. This finding can be particularly beneficial for those suffering from conditions related to high histamine. However, caution must be exercised as individual reactions may vary depending on the person's sensitivity and condition. While white pepper itself does not seem to be a significant histamine liberator, some packaged or processed pepper products might contain additives or preservatives that can trigger the release of histamine. Therefore, quality and source of the white pepper should be taken into consideration. Discussing the ingredients in processed white pepper products individually, if a product contains additives such as glutamate it can act as a histamine liberator. Glutamate, commonly found in many processed and packaged foods, is known to promote the release of histamine. It is recommended that anyone experiencing symptoms related to high histamine intake or histamine intolerance consider a low-histamine diet, which would involve reducing intake of high-histamine and histamine liberator foods like those you mentioned - wine, cheese, nuts, and certain fruits. They may, in complement, increase intake of foodstuffs known to lower histamine levels, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats and fish, eggs, and select dairy products. In order to provide a concrete recommendation on whether or not to consume white pepper for someone worried about their histamine levels, it would be vital to know more about their individual tolerance levels, diet, and overall health. These findings are based on available research. As research on this topic is still ongoing, these guidelines should be applied considering individual dietary needs and responses. This product has not been researched well enough to publish any additional informations, our team is working hard on this. Future data will be available soon. References: 1. Thakur, LK., et al., 2017. Piperine modulates isoproterenol induced myocardial ischemia through antioxidant and anti-dyslipidemic effect in male Wistar rats. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 86, pp.31-38. 2. Shivaprasad, HN., et al., 2009. Effect of piperine, a bioavailability enhancer on pulmonary function tests in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized double blind placebo controlled clinical trial. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 47(2), pp.79-83. 3. Maintz, L., & Novak, N. (2007). Histamine and histamine intolerance. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 85(5), 1185-1196.