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[boilerroom]

I have elevated histamine levels and was wondering which B vitamins to stay away from. Currently, I am only aware of folic acid and niacin. Any others?

[stephenszpak]

Just came across numerous hits at google saying vitamin C (maybe 2000mg
a day) lowers histamine. Be sure to get comfirmation on this, it was a quick
check on my part.

-Stephen

[stephenszpak]

Another link:

http://www.diagnose-...nd/C447056.html

See Recommendations and treatments for Histadelia (Histamine High)

-Stephen

[health_nutty]

Ginger and Turmeric are anti-histamines (also both are great all around supplements)

[ikaros]

I've got OCD which waxes and wanes, I've never got my blood histamine tested, but I have the majority of traits described by the high-histamine type. I see very little scientific backup for the theory and to be honest I've taken supplements with folic acid and niacin in high doses and I haven't notice any significant worsening of my condition or at least I can't associate anything with those supplements. There might be a subgroup of people with anxiety and other mental health issuses who respond to diets and supplements appointed by the histamine theory, but in general it seems to be rather dubious to believe, though I'm open to counterarguments.

[Brainbox]

If histamine levels are of concern, would carnosine be a supplement to avoid due to it's histidine contents? I never gave this matter a high concern, but recently I did discover that the combination of carnosine and cacao (probably or even just possibly) produces awkward skin problems that react well on anti-histamine treatment.

[boilerroom]

Ikaros: I exhibit pretty much every trait listed for those considered histadelic, but I'm very skeptical the whole theory as well. However, I also have a recurring very minor skin condition, migraines, and eye allergies. For me, at least, the idea that I have high levels of histamine seems highly likely. I currently take vitamin C but when I go up to around 3 grams daily for extended periods I get uncharacteristic (I never get zits, even when I was a teenager) pimples.

As for B-vitamins and histamine, I'm getting a ton of of contradictory info for virtually all of them and taking them separately worries me somewhat. I'll probobly just stick to about 1 gram of vitamin C, Garlic, Turmeric and Ginger. However, I'm hoping to find some more herbs or vitamins to lower histamine levels.