Amines, as well as glutamates and salicylates, are organic compounds that can act on the human brain and blood vessels.
These naturally-occurring components of food have been associated with a variety of symptoms including sensitivities, mental confusion, depression, and migraine headaches.
Many patients note that certain foods can trigger migraine attacks and other psychological conditions.
A low-amine, low-salicylate diet is a diet that eliminates or restricts foods that are high in amines and salicylates. Amines are biogenic compounds that are formed when amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) break down. Salicylates are naturally occurring compounds that are found in many plants.
Both amines and salicylates can trigger symptoms in people who are sensitive to these compounds. These symptoms can include headaches, migraines, flushing, hives, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
