Amines

A wide range of foods include amines, which are produced by bacteria during food storage and fermentation. Although there are many other amines, histamine is the one that is most usually linked to food intolerances.

Histamine is a chemical found in the body that affects the nervous, immune, and digestive systems. By immediately creating an inflammatory response to allergens, it aids in defending the body against infection. Histamine is quickly metabolized and removed by those who do not have an intolerance to it. Histamine can build up in the body in those who are unable to properly break it down. The most common reason for histamine intolerance is the impaired function of the enzymes responsible for breaking down histamine-diamine oxidase and N-methyltransferase. Histamine intolerance symptoms include flushing of the skin, headaches, hives, itching, anxiety, stomach cramps, diarrhea, low blood pressure,...