Biogenic amines in our diet

1. Biogenic amines are substances that occur naturally in vegetable and animal products and therefore also in our food. It can affect certain processes in our body. A well-known biogen is histamine. If too much of this is released, it can lead to itching and hives. What exactly are biogenic amines and what foods are they found in?

Histamine

1. A known example of a biogenic amine is histamine. This biochemical substance is involved in various physiological processes in the body. It plays a role in, for example, the gastrointestinal tract, is a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system and it has a function in the immune system. Histamine also plays a role in regulating the heart rhythm. Histamine can be released in the body through stimulation, causing itching such as an itchy mosquito bite. When a lot of histamine is released in the body, itching can occur everywhere and even hives can occur. Itching may also develop with some foods that are high in biogenic amines. Other examples of biogenic amines are: andrenaline, tyramine, phenylethyamine

2. A well known example of a biogenic amine is histamine. This biochemical substance is involved in various physiological processes in the body. It plays a role in, for example, the gastrointestinal tract, is a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system and it has a function in the immune system. Histamine also plays a role in regulating the heart rhythm. Histamine can be released in the body through stimulation, which can cause itching such as an itchy mosquito bite. When a lot of histamine is released in the body, itching can occur everywhere and even hives can occur. Itching may also develop with some foods that are high in biogenic amines. Other examples of biogenic amines are: andrenaline, tyramine, phenylethyamine