Blueberries
Blueberries are low in histamine, though their high tannin content means some people with broader sensitivities may still notice a reaction.
Blueberries are broadly considered low histamine and are one of the more tolerated berries for many people.
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Not a histamine liberator — unlike strawberries, blueberries aren't well-established as foods that trigger the body to release its own stored histamine
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Tannins are worth noting — blueberries are rich in tannins due to their deep pigmentation; while this isn't a histamine issue, some people with overlapping food sensitivities report noticing a reaction
Fresh or frozen (without additives) blueberries tend to work well for most people navigating histamine.
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For educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal guidance.
References
- SIGHI Food Compatibility List — SIGHI (2026)
- Histamine and histamine intolerance — Maintz & Novak (2007)
- Histamine Intolerance: The Current State of the Art — Comas-Basté et al. (2020)
- Low-Histamine Diets: Is the Exclusion of Foods Justified by Their Histamine Content? — Sánchez-Pérez et al. (2021)
- Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Beyond — Jochum (2024)
- Guideline on management of suspected adverse reactions to ingested histamine — Reese et al. (2021)