Green tea
Green tea contains low levels of Histamine, Tyramine and Nickel. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Green tea is more tolerable than coffee for histamine intolerance because it is naturally low in histamine, while coffee can release histamine and block its breakdown enzyme (DAO). Unlike coffee, green tea does not strongly inhibit DAO, so histamine is cleared more efficiently. Additionally, green tea’s catechins (like EGCG) may have mild antihistamine and anti-inflammatory effects, further reducing symptoms.
- TyramineLow
- NickelLow
- SalicylateNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- FructoseNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does green tea affect?
green tea is notable for Histamine, Tyramine and Nickel.
Does green tea contain Histamine?
green tea contains only low levels of Histamine. Green tea is more tolerable than coffee for histamine intolerance because it is naturally low in histamine, while coffee can release histamine and block its breakdown enzyme (DAO). Unlike coffee, green tea does not strongly inhibit DAO, so histamine is cleared more efficiently. Additionally, green tea’s catechins (like EGCG) may have mild antihistamine and anti-inflammatory effects, further reducing symptoms.
Does green tea contain Tyramine?
green tea contains only low levels of Tyramine.
Does green tea contain Nickel?
green tea contains only low levels of Nickel. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.