Science‑based strategies for a low‑histamine life
Kristie Leong M.D. M.S. 
A histamine flare hits without warning. The sequence of events that leads up to histamine overload symptoms usually goes like this. One minute you feel fine. You’re enjoying your life, breathing easily and in control of your life. But then, wham! Suddenly your face flushes, your head pounds, your gut seizes, or your skin itches … Read more
If you have histamine intolerance, you might struggle with knowing what foods you can eat and what supplements you can take. How about fish oil and histamine intolerance? Histamine intolerance is a relatively unknown and underdiagnosed condition. Many people diagnosed with this condition, sometimes called histamine sensitivity, simply learn to avoid the foods that cause … Read more
Here’s something most people with histamine intolerance never hear from their doctors: your fat tissue isn’t just sitting there. It’s active, hormonal, inflammatory. And yes. There’s growing evidence that it can make your histamine symptoms noticeably worse. Let’s look more closely at the link between histamine intolerance and visceral fat (visceral adiposity) and why you … Read more
How long does it take for histamine to go down after eating high-histamine foods? It’s a common question people with histamine intolerance have – and for good reason! You want to avoid the unpleasant symptoms of histamine intolerance. The good news is this. Within a few hours of eating a high-histamine food (which you want … Read more
Who doesn’t enjoy a low-histamine smoothie for breakfast or even as a dessert substitute? You can make one and carry it with you to work or sip it along the way. Quick, easy, and satisfying. But here’s the problem. Finding low histamine smoothie recipes that are both low histamine and gentle on digestion can feel … Read more
Is oatmeal low histamine? It’s a question you should answer before helping yourself to your next bowl of oatmeal. What you eat matters if you have histamine intolerance. When you have histamine intolerance or histamine sensitivity, the histamine content of your diet matters, and before eating a bowl of oatmeal, you have to know whether … Read more
Are there histamines in wine? It matters if you have histamine intolerance. Histamines are a valuable component of our body’s immune system, with a role that extends beyond allergic reactions and histamine intolerance symptoms. Our bodies produce histamine as a response to allergies and inflammation, but we can also ingest histamines through food and drinks. … Read more
If you’re struggling with histamine intolerance, you know how complex meal planning can be. Right? Unless you choose low-histamine foods, you can experience unpleasant symptoms like hives, headaches, and digestive issues. Selecting low-histamine foods is akin to steering your culinary voyage away from stormy seas. As a histamine intolerance sufferer, you must carefully evaluate the … Read more
Can vitamin C improve histamine intolerance symptoms? Is your secret weapon against histamine intolerance hiding in your fruit bowl? Living with histamine intolerance often means experimenting with countless dietary approaches and low histamine foods and supplements, in hopes of finding relief. While no one approach works for everyone, vitamin C and vitamin C-rich foods stand … Read more
Looking for a low histamine crockpot chicken recipe you can prepare without a lot of fanfare? Histamine intolerance makes preparing a meal more of challenge. A surprising number of foods can disrupt your body’s histamine balance. If that’s the case, the crockpot, with its convenience, is your best friend. And that’s where a low histamine … Read more