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parmesan

parmesan

Dairy & Alternatives

Is parmesan high in tyramine?

Tyramine status
Avoid

See tyramine status for parmesan alongside other trigger notes.

Sensitivity notes

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

Triggers

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

Diets

Inflammation
✗ Avoid
Vegan
✗ Avoid
Vegetarian
✗ Avoid
Paleo AIP
✗ Avoid
Mediterranean
✓ Fit
DASH Diet
✗ Avoid
EoE Compatible
✗ Avoid
FODMAPs
✗ Avoid
Low Fermentation
✗ Avoid
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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 have moderate levels and may be tolerated in small amounts:

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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