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Is egg high in histamine liberators?

Histamine Liberators status
Safe

See histamine liberators status for egg alongside other trigger notes.

Sensitivity notes

Why histamine liberators food checker matters

Histamine liberators are foods that don't contain much histamine themselves but can trigger your body to release stored histamine. This can cause similar symptoms to high-histamine foods in sensitive individuals.

  • Avoid histamine liberators alongside high-histamine foods
  • Common liberators include citrus, strawberries, tomatoes, and chocolate
  • Your tolerance may vary based on overall histamine load

Triggers

Histamine
Safe
Histamine Liberators
Safe
FODMAPs
Low
Fructans
Safe
GOS
Safe
Fructose
Safe
Polyols
Safe
Gluten
High
Lactose
Safe
Dairy Proteins
Safe
Nightshades
Safe
Salicylates
Safe
Oxalates
Safe
Nickel
Safe
Sulfites
Safe
Nitrites
Safe
Glutamates
Safe
Tyramine
Safe
Caffeine
Safe
Lectin
Moderate
Low Fermentation
Safe

Diets

Inflammation
✗ Avoid
Vegan
✗ Avoid
Vegetarian
✗ Avoid
Paleo AIP
✗ Avoid
Mediterranean
✓ Fit
DASH Diet
✓ Fit
EoE Compatible
✗ Avoid
FODMAPs
✗ Avoid
Low Fermentation
✓ Fit
Priority ingredient notes

Serving size, prep, and portion notes for egg

Quick protein with flexible prep from soft-boiled to baked.

Typical serving

1 large egg (about 50 g)

Best for

breakfast plates / baking binders / quick protein

Prep notes

  • Room-temperature eggs cook more evenly.
  • Whisk thoroughly for fluffier scrambles.
  • Soft-boil for a jammy yolk texture.

Portion notes

  • One egg is a light serving.
  • Two eggs make a fuller breakfast plate.
  • Separate whites when you want a lighter bake.

Watch for

overcooking to a rubbery texture / shell fragments when cracking

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Histamine Liberators Guide

Everything you need to know about histamine liberators sensitivity and smart food choices.

Histamine liberators are foods that don't contain much histamine themselves but can trigger your body to release stored histamine. This can cause similar symptoms to high-histamine foods in sensitive individuals.

Sensitivity varies widely. What triggers one person may be fine for another. Track your reactions to find your personal threshold.

These foods are generally well-tolerated for Histamine Liberators sensitivity:

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These foods have moderate levels and may be tolerated in small amounts:

These foods are high in histamine liberators and may trigger symptoms:

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If you're sensitive to Histamine Liberators, consider these strategies:

  • 1Avoid histamine liberators alongside high-histamine foods
  • 2Common liberators include citrus, strawberries, tomatoes, and chocolate
  • 3Your tolerance may vary based on overall histamine load
  • 4Keep a symptom diary to identify your personal triggers
  • 5Consider your total 'histamine bucket' - liberators add to it

Pro tip: Keep a food diary to track your reactions. The Triggerbites app makes this easy with automatic pattern detection.

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