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Trigger checker for beer
See beer rated across every trigger — FODMAP, histamine, salicylate, oxalate, tyramine and more — plus diet compatibility, all in one quick ingredient profile.
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Serving size, prep, and portion notes for beer
Beer stacks four separate triggers in one glass: it contains gluten from barley, it is fermented so it carries histamine and tyramine, and it is preserved with sulfites. That combination is why beer causes flushing, a stuffy nose, headaches or a racing heart in people who tolerate a single clear spirit fine. If gluten is your issue, note that most beer is not gluten free, though dedicated gluten-free beers exist.
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Made from barley, so standard beer contains gluten and is not safe on a coeliac or gluten-free diet unless it is a certified gluten-free beer / High in histamine and high in tyramine from the fermentation, a common cause of flushing, nasal congestion and headache within minutes / Preserved with sulfites, which can add wheeze or a headache on top of the histamine load / Pro-inflammatory and high in lectins, so it scores poorly if you are avoiding either
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FAQ
What does the FODMAP rating mean for beer?
Medium FODMAP: portion size matters more than the ingredient itself.
Is beer generally well tolerated?
Gluten (Avoid) and Lectin (Avoid) Start with those if you react.
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