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There are also many reactions to food that are not triggered by your immune system. Instead, the reaction is caused by inflammatory mediators such as histamine, something most people have heard of, and prostaglandins, leukotrienes, serotonin, platelet-activating factor, kinins and more besides.

 Some foods can influence the release of these inflammatory mediators or can even contain high levels of substances that provoke intolerant-like reactions: sauerkraut, sausage, wine, tuna, spinach and tomatoes all contain a high level of histamine.

 Other foods cause the release of histamine: molluscs, crustaceans, strawberries, tomatoes, chocolate, bananas and papayas (which contain enzymes called proteases) and alcohol.

 Other foods contain amines (protein groups) such as tyramine, which have a vasoactive effect – meaning they affect the constriction of blood vessels: cabbage, cheese, citrus fruit, seafood, strawberries, salami and other cured meats, and potatoes.