Wine
Wine is high in Histamine. It also contains moderate levels of Salicylate. It has low levels of Tyramine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)High
Wine hits all three routes at once, which is why it is the classic trigger. Fermentation builds histamine (red wine holds roughly 20-30x more than white — barrel time and malolactic fermentation add more), the alcohol itself blocks DAO so you clear histamine slower, and the sulfites pile on. A histamine-sensitive person often reacts to a glass of red and not to a glass of white.
- SalicylateModerate
- TyramineLow
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- FructoseNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
Moderate wine consumption may help prevent kidney stones by increasing overall fluid intake, which dilutes minerals like calcium and oxalate in the urine. Red wine’s polyphenols may also reduce oxidative stress in the kidneys. However, excessive alcohol can dehydrate and increase stone risk.
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does wine affect?
wine is notable for Histamine, Salicylate and Tyramine.
Does wine contain Histamine?
Yes — wine is high in Histamine. Wine hits all three routes at once, which is why it is the classic trigger. Fermentation builds histamine (red wine holds roughly 20-30x more than white — barrel time and malolactic fermentation add more), the alcohol itself blocks DAO so you clear histamine slower, and the sulfites pile on. A histamine-sensitive person often reacts to a glass of red and not to a glass of white.
Does wine contain Salicylate?
wine contains moderate levels of Salicylate.
Does wine contain Tyramine?
wine contains only low levels of Tyramine. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.