Histamine Tracker
Lychee
Lychee is low in histamine and generally well tolerated, making it one of the friendlier tropical fruits.
Lychee doesn't contain significant histamine and isn't known to trigger histamine release or block breakdown.
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Fresh vs. canned — fresh lychee is your best bet; canned versions often contain additives or preservatives that some people find harder to tolerate
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Tropical fruit comparison — unlike pineapple or papaya, lychee doesn't have a strong reputation as a histamine liberator, so it tends to sit well for most people
Fresh lychee in season is generally the most straightforward choice.
Track your reactions to lychee in Histamine Tracker. Log meals and symptoms to spot the patterns that matter for your body.
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)