Many people never think about the fact that most food contains histamines. And, for the most part, the body is able to break down and digest high histamine foods. But a very small subset of people ...

High histamine foods include fermented foods, alcohol, processed meats, aged cheeses, and more. While high histamine foods don't cause an allergic reaction, some people believe they cause ...

When you hear the word "histamine," you might think of Benadryl—and you'd be right: Antihistamine drugs like Benadryl are used when the body produces histamines in reaction to an allergen. Histamines ...

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), or recurring long-term hives with no clear cause, is usually treated with medications. Lifestyle changes can't replace these drugs, but prioritizing certain foods ...

We asked a doctor and dietitian to share low and high histamine foods for those with histamine intolerance. Fact checked by Emily Peterson Medically reviewed by Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN If ...