Cane Sugar Histamine Information

Cane sugar consumption does not typically lead to elevated histamine levels directly, but it can create conditions that indirectly impact histamine levels. It can contribute to inflammatory responses, indirectly worsening the symptoms in individuals with histamine intolerance. Furthermore, cane sugar aids yeast growth, which is a histamine-producer and thus can exacerbate histamine-related symptoms (Source: Histamine Intolerance Awareness, The Candida Diet). Moving onto foods with high histamine content, such as red wine, long-ripened cheese, yogurt, baked goods with yeast, and products containing tomatoes, these all increase histamine levels due to their naturally high histamine content (Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition). Mushrooms, another high histamine food, have also been shown to stimulate the release of histamine from certain immune cells (Source: Molecules). Certain foods and substances such as pineapple, cocoa products, nuts, alcohol, and green and black tea slow down the process of histamine breakdown by inhibiting the enzymes DAO and HNMT, responsible for the metabolism of histamine (Source: Current Drug Metabolism). Histamine liberators especially cocoa products, certain fruits like strawberries, citrus fruits, and certain nuts like walnuts and hazelnuts, do not contain histamine themselves. Nevertheless, they stimulate the body to release histamine from its stores, potentially escalating the overall histamine level within the body (Source: Allergologia et Immunopathologia). For additives, gelatin, and some preservatives such as glutamate found in various processed foods, limited studies suggest that they could act as histamine liberators. However, the current body of research remains inconclusive and more research is needed for a definite answer. As for fish, smoked or canned, they typically have high histamine content due to the bacteria action during processing. These bacteria convert the fish's histidine (an amino acid) into histamine (Source: Journal of Food Science). As for the impact of French champagne made from red grapes, smoked meat, and buttermilk on histamine levels, currently available research is inadequate for a definitive conclusion. However, our team is working hard on this, and data will be available soon. It's crucial to note that individual responses to these foods may vary. For some people, even a small amount of these foods can lead to a histamine reaction, while others can tolerate higher amounts.