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Lactobacillus rhamnosus

Low histamine

Lactobacillus rhamnosus is low in histamine and is often listed as one of the gentler probiotic options.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus is low in histamine and is commonly described as histamine-neutral in patient-oriented guidance.

  • Common strains: Popular strains, especially L. rhamnosus GG, are not known to be histamine sources, and some guides list them as friendly choices for sensitive people.

  • Thin evidence: Most of the supporting data are lab-based or anecdotal, and results for one strain may not apply to every strain. SIGHI does not have a row for probiotic strains.

Checking the specific strain on the label is a handy way to know what you are getting.

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For educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal guidance.

References

  1. SIGHI Food Compatibility List — SIGHI (2026)
  2. Histamine and histamine intolerance — Maintz & Novak (2007)
  3. Histamine Intolerance: The Current State of the Art — Comas-Basté et al. (2020)
  4. Low-Histamine Diets: Is the Exclusion of Foods Justified by Their Histamine Content? — Sánchez-Pérez et al. (2021)
  5. Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Beyond — Jochum (2024)
  6. Guideline on management of suspected adverse reactions to ingested histamine — Reese et al. (2021)