ProBiota HistaminX

Probiota Histaminx is a specialized probiotic supplement for people with histamine sensitivity. The main differentiator for this product is that it doesn’t contain probiotic strains known to produce significant amounts of histamine. Rather, Seeking Health Probiota Histaminx contains a specific blend of 7 probiotic strains that are histamine-friendly: 

• Bifidobacterium infantis: Supports the gut balance and immune function. Some research has shown that this microorganism may also participate in the breakdown of histamine. 
• Bifidobacterium bifidum: It is naturally a part of the healthy gut, not associated with the production of histamine, and acts in stabilizing the microbiome. 
• Bifidobacterium longum: This strain might be useful in lowering histamine and reinforcing the integrity of the gut barrier, which is often compromised among individuals suffering from histamine intolerance. 
• Bifidobacterium lactis: Does not produce histamine. It is used a lot in probiotics for the health of the whole gut.
• Lactobacillus salivarius: Evidence shows it does not add to histamine production. 
• Lactobacillus plantarum: Some strains can break down biogenic amines, such as histamine, which could be useful for someone who is sensitive to histamine.
• Bifidobacterium breve: Most commonly found in the gut of infants, it shows very little association with histamine production and helps to support a healthy microbiome.

Seeking Health Probiota Histaminx supports gut health by:

• Introducing non-histamine producing bacteria, thus outnumbering histamine-producing microbes from thriving
• Not adding to histamine burden with carefully selected strains that populate the gut without excess histamine
• Potentially improving gut lining functions to support natural DAO production

1. What is Probiota Histaminx used for?

Probiota Histaminx is a probiotic blend specifically formulated for people who are sensitive to histamine. The strains present in this probiotic supplement exclude those bacterium known to produce high histamine. With beneficial and histamine-friendly probiotic bacterial strains, it supports gut health, microbiome balance, and the body's natural response to ingested histamine.

2. Can probiotics cause a histamine reaction? 

Yes, some probiotic strains may produce histamine in the gut. Not all probiotic bacterial strains behave in the same way. Some are histamine-friendly, which means they don't produce histamine in the gut. To avoid a histamine reaction, choose probiotics that exclude strains known to cause histamine.

3. What does histamine do to your gut?

Histamine stimulates gastric acid secretion for digestion and regulates gut motility. It's an important part of the immune response in the gut. Too much histamine can have adverse effects like irritation, inflammation, or even leaky gut in some people. If histamine is not broken down properly, it can cause digestive symptoms like bloating, cramping, diarrhea, or immune reactions.

4. Is Greek yoghurt bad for histamine intolerance?

Fermented dairy products like yoghurt, cheese, kefir, etc tend to have higher levels of histamine. In yoghurt, Lactobacillus casei, Streptococcus thermophilus are present in higher numbers, which may increase histamine production. However, sensitivity varies. Some people with histamine intolerance may be able to eat small amounts of Greek yoghurt. If eating it triggers your symptoms, you may avoid it or eat in small quantities to see how your body reacts.

5. What is the best probiotic for histamine intolerance?

The best probiotic for histamine intolerance must contain bacterial strains that don’t produce histamine. Some strains like, L. casei, L. bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus, are often flagged to produce histamine. On the other hand, some strains like L. rhamnosus, B. longum, B. infantis, L. plantarum may not produce histamine. You can choose a probiotic blend like Seeking Health Probiota Histaminx that contains histamine-friendly probiotics.

6. Does Probiota Histaminx need to be refrigerated?

Not necessarily, you need to store Seeking Health Probiota Histaminx in a cool, dry place. According to Seeking Health, Probiota products are made from freeze-dried ingredients. They can be kept at room temperature without a great loss of viable organisms. But, storing them in a refrigerator maximizes the shelf life and potency of the product.