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If you are histamine sensitive (1), it is best to avoid the following bacterial strains, since they are histamine forming:
- Lactobacillus buchneri (3)
- Lactobacillus bulgaricus (2)
- Lactobacillus casei (2)
- Lactobacillus helveticus (3)
- Lactobacillus hilgardii (3)
- Lactobacillus reuteri (2)
- Streptococcus thermophilus (3)
Instead, opt for the following strains:
- Lactobacillus plantarum (2)
- Bifidobacterium lactis (2)
- Bifidobacterium infantis (2)
- Bifidobacterium longum (2)
These strains can:
- lower histamine levels (2)
- reduce inflammation (2)
- improve digestion (2)
Further Reading And References
(1) Kiara Anthony, Medically reviewed by Megan Soliman, MD: Understanding Histamine Intolerance, Updated on January 31, 2024
(2) Stephen Sheehan, Reviewed by Theresa Greenwell for Scientific Accuracy on 11/28/2023: Restoring Gut Flora: How To Balance Gut Bacteria, BULLETPROOF, December 7, 2023
(3) Erica Julson, MS, RDN, CLT: 5 Possible Side Effects of Probiotics, healthline, Updated on February 16, 2023
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