Apricots Histamine Information
Probably Low in Histamine
Probably Low in Histamine
Probably Low in Histamine
Probably Low in Histamine
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Additional Informations
Apricots, like many other fruits, have not been the specific focus of research concerning their direct impact on histamine levels in the body. However, they do contain certain key properties and ingredients that can offer an insight into their potential effect.
Apricots, for instance, are rich in Quercetin, a bioflavonoid with strong antioxidant properties that has been studied for its ability to stabilize mast cells and potentially reduce histamine release (Comas-Basté, Sánchez-Pérez, Veciana-Nogués, and Latorre-Moratalla, 2020). This could, in theory, make apricots beneficial for individuals with histamine intolerance.
Moreover, apricots have high content of Vitamin C which has been proposed to lower histamine levels by enhancing the enzyme activity called 'diamine oxidase' (DAO) that degrades histamine. However, some studies have shown conflicting results regarding Vitamin C's efficacy in reducing blood histamine levels and further research is needed (Johnston et al., 1993).
Furthermore, they lack any known histamine liberating properties in terms of their nutritional composition. Unlike foods such as pineapples, walnuts, and mushrooms, apricots are not known to trigger the release of stored histamine.
Therefore, apricots could theoretically contribute to stabilizing or reducing histamine levels, but more direct research on this product has not been conducted thoroughly. Our team is working hard on this and more concrete data will be available soon.
References:
1. Comas-Basté, O., Sánchez-Pérez, S., Veciana-Nogués, M., & Latorre-Moratalla, M. (2020). Histamine intolerance and dietary management: A complete review. Allergologia et Immunopathologia.
2. Johnston, C. S., Martin, L. J., & Cai, X. (1993). Antihistamine effect of supplemental ascorbic acid and neutrophil chemotaxis. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 12(2), 172-176