Tag: Histamines

While moderate wine consumption is often linked to health benefits, some people experience headaches, flushing, or nausea after just a small amount. These reactions are not necessarily a sign of a true allergy but can be caused by intolerances to specific compounds in the wine.

According to a study published by the National Institutes of Health, chronic alcohol use can impair the mucociliary clearance in airways, leading to thick mucus. This critical bodily function is one of several ways drinking alcohol affects mucus production and respiratory health.

A 2021 study revealed that darker liquors like bourbon cause significantly more severe hangovers, including headaches, than clear spirits like vodka. This sheds light on the primary reasons behind the unpleasant phenomenon and helps explain why do some alcohols cause worse headaches than others.

Recent studies have confirmed that many popular fermented foods, such as aged cheese and some cured meats, are associated with higher histamine levels. This raises a critical question for many health-conscious individuals: does fermentation increase histamines across the board, or are there nuances to consider?

While regular yogurt is often considered a high-histamine food, the answer for Greek yogurt is more nuanced due to its unique production process. The fermentation and straining steps involved significantly impact the histamine levels in the final product. Understanding these differences is crucial for individuals with histamine sensitivities or those managing a low-histamine diet.

According to a 2022 national survey, nearly 30 million people in the United States alone experienced an alcohol use disorder, a condition where alcohol-induced night sweats are a common symptom. The phenomenon of getting night sweats after drinking red wine is surprisingly common, stemming from various physiological responses to alcohol and specific compounds in wine.

According to a 2022 study, darker, cheaper alcoholic beverages generally contain higher concentrations of congeners, which are chemical byproducts of fermentation. This is a major factor in explaining why cheap wine gives you a worse hangover, alongside other contributing elements like histamines, tannins, and preservatives.

According to digestive health experts, canned tuna is often considered an easily digestible source of protein due to its low fiber and fat content. But is tinned tuna hard to digest for everyone? The answer depends on individual sensitivities and the specific type of tuna and canning process used.

While many assume cheaper wine is the culprit, a November 2023 study published in *Scientific Reports* suggests expensive wine may be *more* likely to cause headaches. This surprising discovery challenges the common misconception and points to specific compounds as the real cause of wine headaches, irrespective of price.

While many people blame sulfites for their wine-induced headaches, studies show that sulfites are rarely the cause for the majority of people, with many common foods containing much higher levels. This common misconception distracts from the more likely culprits that differentiate European and New World wines, influencing how your body reacts.