Zucchini Noodles Histamine Information

Zucchini Noodles, also known as "Zoodles," are a popular low-carb alternative to traditional pasta. According to available nutritional data, zucchini are low in histamine, and there is minimal evidence to suggest that they can trigger the release of additional histamine (histamine liberators) or inhibit histamine breakdown. However, the ingredients used in the Zucchini Noodles dish may impact histamine levels. For example, if the noodles are served with a tomato sauce, this could potentially increase histamine levels as tomatoes are known high-histamine foods. Similarly, if the dish includes cheese, it can also contribute to increased histamine levels, particularly if the cheese used has been long-ripened, because such cheeses have high histamine content. On the flip side, zucchini holds a beneficial quantity of Vitamin C, which has been found to help histamine metabolism in the body and could potentially aid in lowering the histamine levels. Therefore, the overall impacts on histamine levels are highly dependent on the other ingredients used in your Zucchini Noodles dish. References: 1. Maintz, L., & Novak, N. (2007). Histamine and histamine intolerance. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 85(5), 1185–1196. 2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17591447 3. https://www.allergyuk.org/information-and-advice/conditions-and-symptoms/469-foods-and-drinks-high-in-histamine 4. Comas-Basté O, Sánchez-Pérez S, Veciana-Nogués MT, Latorre-Moratalla M, Vidal-Carou MC. Histamine Intolerance: The Current State of the Art. Biomolecules. 2020;10(8):1181. Published 2020 Aug 14. doi:10.3390/biom10081181 5. Charanjit K Rihal, MD, chief editor on emedicine.medscape.com, "Histamine Toxicity," updated February 18 2021.