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Is brussels sprouts high in tyramine?
Is brussels sprouts high or low in tyramine? See its exact rating, how much counts as a portion, and its FODMAP, salicylate, oxalate and diet compatibility in one place.
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Why tyramine food checker matters
Tyramine is an amino acid that forms when proteins break down. It's found in aged, fermented, or spoiled foods. For people taking MAO inhibitors or those with tyramine sensitivity, it can cause headaches, elevated blood pressure, and other reactions.
- Choose fresh over aged, fermented, or preserved foods
- Eat protein foods fresh and store properly
- Be especially careful if taking MAO inhibitor medications
- Common high-tyramine foods include aged cheese, cured meats, and soy sauce
- Ripeness affects tyramine - choose less ripe fruits
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What to know about brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable and a double FODMAP trigger: they are high in fructans and also contain mannitol, a sugar alcohol (polyol). Combined with their sulfur compounds, that is exactly why sprouts are famous for causing gas, bloating and a strong smell. They are anti-inflammatory and clean on histamine, nickel and oxalate, so the problem is almost entirely fermentation in the gut rather than any chemical the sprout contains.
Watch for
- High in fructans, the same FODMAP found in onion and garlic
- Contains mannitol, a polyol that can cause bloating and loose stools on top of the fructans
- Ferments heavily in the gut, so poorly tolerated in SIBO and a classic source of cruciferous gas
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Tyramine Guide
Everything you need to know about tyramine sensitivity and smart food choices.
Tyramine is an amino acid that forms when proteins break down. It's found in aged, fermented, or spoiled foods. For people taking MAO inhibitors or those with tyramine sensitivity, it can cause headaches, elevated blood pressure, and other reactions.
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 Tyramine sensitivity:
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These foods are high in tyramine and may trigger symptoms:
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If you're sensitive to Tyramine, consider these strategies:
- 1Choose fresh over aged, fermented, or preserved foods
- 2Eat protein foods fresh and store properly
- 3Be especially careful if taking MAO inhibitor medications
- 4Common high-tyramine foods include aged cheese, cured meats, and soy sauce
- 5Ripeness affects tyramine - choose less ripe fruits
Pro tip: Keep a food diary to track your reactions. The Triggerbites app makes this easy with automatic pattern detection.
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Is brussels sprouts high in Tyramine?
Tyramine: low signal for most people.
Can I still eat brussels sprouts if I'm sensitive to Tyramine?
Usually fine in normal portions.
What else should I check?
Check Low Fermentation, Low Fermentation, and FODMAPs next for a fuller picture.