Histamine Tracker
Sage
Sage is a low-histamine herb with no known histamine-raising effect at typical cooking amounts.
Sage is generally well-tolerated and doesn't have a known connection to histamine issues.
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Fresh or dried, both fine — sage is commonly used in both forms without reported histamine concerns; dried sage that's been stored well retains its quality
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Pairs well with other low-histamine ingredients — it works naturally with butter, squash, and root vegetables, making it easy to build histamine-friendly meals around
Fresh sage tends to have the most flavor and is a straightforward choice for sensitive cooks.
Track your reactions to sage 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)