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spaghetti

spaghetti

Grains

Is spaghetti high in tyramine?

Tyramine status
Low

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

Diets

Inflammation
✗ Avoid
Vegan
✓ Fit
Vegetarian
✓ Fit
Paleo AIP
✗ Avoid
Mediterranean
✗ Avoid
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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