With histamine intolerance, the body cannot break down histamine sufficiently, which can lead to headaches, skin rashes, digestive issues, or circulation problems. A low-histamine diet is generally considered suitable in this context. Here you can see which foods are classified as suitable or unsuitable with histamine intolerance.
With Histamine Intolerance, 195 foods are currently allowed and 73 foods are not recommended. Check all foods in the interactive tool above.
Low-histamine foods are ideal: fresh meat and fish, rice, potatoes, most vegetables (except tomatoes, spinach, eggplant), apples, pears, and fresh dairy products.
Particularly high in histamine are aged cheeses, smoked fish, salami, sauerkraut, tomatoes, spinach, red wine, beer, and fermented foods like soy sauce.
Fresh cheese, mozzarella, and young Gouda are usually tolerable. Aged cheeses like Parmesan, Emmental, or blue cheese contain high levels of histamine and should be avoided.
Apples, pears, cherries, blueberries, and melons are low in histamine and well-tolerated. Strawberries, citrus fruits, pineapple, and bananas can trigger symptoms as histamine liberators.
Yes, alcohol inhibits the enzyme diamine oxidase (DAO), which is responsible for breaking down histamine. Red wine and beer are particularly histamine-rich. If alcohol, then preferably clear vodka or gin in small amounts.
Freshly prepared meat and poultry are low in histamine. Instead of salami and smoked ham, you can use freshly grilled turkey strips or chicken breast as cold cuts. Fresh preparation is the key.