Histamine intolerance (HIT) happens when your body can’t break down excess histamine properly. This leads to a buildup that can cause symptoms like headaches, digestive issues, flushing, hives, and nasal congestion, especially after eating certain high-histamine foods such as mature cheese, processed meat, tomatoes, pineapple, and alcohol. It could be worth monitoring your intake of these foods to see if cutting down makes a positive difference to symptoms.
The good news is that all Optibac supplements are suitable for people with histamine intolerance. The strains of friendly bacteria we use in our supplements are highly researched and backed by credible science. The most important thing is to choose a supplement containing strains researched for your individual requirements. However, to reassure you, all our strains have been tested and have been found NOT to produce biogenic amines, including histamine.
For example, if you are looking for a high-strength digestive supplement without FOS fibres then we suggest Every Day EXTRA.
Alternatively, if a clearer mind and hormonal balance is your main goal then Women's Wellbeing, which contains 12 billion friendly bacteria, plus Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Biotin, might be most suitable.
