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Foods High in Histamine

Shellfish

Shellfish are high in minerals, healthy fats, and lean protein. Consuming crab, crayfish, lobster, shrimp, oysters, or scallops would improve heart health, promote the brain, and help with weight loss. However, you should limit their intake when your bodies are affected by histamine intolerance. The process of preparing and cooking shellfish would produce and increase the levels of this substance, thus increasing the risk. You cannot remove histamine in these foods by freezing or normal cooking. The best option is to avoid them. [4]