Tea
Tea contains moderate levels of Histamine. It has low levels of Tyramine, Salicylate, Nickel and Oxalates. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
Neither holds meaningful histamine; they are on the list because caffeine and tea polyphenols are reported to slow DAO, so they can lower your headroom rather than add to the load. The evidence is thinner than for alcohol — worth testing on yourself rather than cutting out on principle.
- TyramineLow
- SalicylateLow
- NickelLow
- OxalatesLow
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- SucroseNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Tea affect?
Tea is notable for Histamine, Tyramine, Salicylate, Nickel and Oxalates.
Does Tea contain Histamine?
Tea contains moderate levels of Histamine. Neither holds meaningful histamine; they are on the list because caffeine and tea polyphenols are reported to slow DAO, so they can lower your headroom rather than add to the load. The evidence is thinner than for alcohol — worth testing on yourself rather than cutting out on principle.
Does Tea contain Tyramine?
Tea contains only low levels of Tyramine.
Does Tea contain Salicylate?
Tea contains only low levels of Salicylate.
Does Tea contain Nickel?
Tea contains only low levels of Nickel. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.