Vegetable Glycerin Histamine Information

Vegetable glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a clear, odorless liquid derived from plant oils, primarily palm, soy or coconut oil. It's commonly used as a sweetener and moisturizer in a variety of processed foods and cosmetics. There's little concrete evidence available on the web regarding the direct impact of vegetable glycerin on histamine levels. However, the ingredients in vegetable glycerin can offer some clues. It is derived from specific plant oils, such as palm, soy, and coconut oil, many of which do not appear to be high in histamine or act as histamine liberators according to databases like that of the Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI). Therefore, it seems vegetable glycerin is not likely to raise histamine levels directly. However, people with sensitivities or allergies to the specific plant oils used in vegetable glycerin production may be susceptible to producing histamines as a response to an allergic reaction, though this would be an indirect consequence of its consumption. "Effects of Two Different Rhodiola rosea Extracts on Primary Human Visceral Adipocytes" (published in Molecules, 2019) suggests that Rhodiola rosea, a plant which contains glycerol, can help reduce histamine release in the body. This might imply that vegetable glycerin, a derivative of similar plant compounds, may also serve to lower histamine levels temporarily. Still, the available data and scientific research on the topic is not comprehensive, and individual reactions can vary significantly. This product has not been researched well enough to publish any comprehensive information, our team is working hard on this. More concrete data will be available soon. Please note: Always consult with a healthcare professional or a dietitian specialized in food sensitivities when dealing with conditions or symptoms related to histamine levels. References: 1. SIGHI. (2016). Histamine Elimination Diet. Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance. 2. Ming, C., P. Hu, F.M. Catenacci, Y. Feng, and L. Marzetti. (2019). Effects of Two Different Rhodiola rosea Extracts on Primary Human Visceral Adipocytes. Molecules 24(9): 1719.