Managing Histamine to Improve Ejaculatory Control

Excessive levels of histamine lead to an accelerated ejaculation process as histamine can stimulate various receptors, including those in the ejaculatory pathway, speeding up the ejaculatory response.

Histamine is a chemical involved in the immune system, regulating physiological function in the gut, and acting as a neurotransmitter for the brain and spinal cord. It is involved in the inflammatory response and is released during allergic reactions. Histamine has been shown to play a role in sexual arousal and function.

If you have allergies and are frequently exposed to allergens you most likely have consistently elevated histamine levels. Rarely, you might also have high levels if you constantly eat high-histamine foods. A list containing the most common high-histamine foods is at the end of the article.

To get a proxy for your Histamine levels you can do a blood test to check your IgE levels. You can also directly test for histamine levels, however, this is not covered by most health insurances.

Techniques to reduce High-Histamine levels

There are several practical ways to lower histamine levels. The following strategies can help reduce histamine in your system and support better overall regulation. Always consult a healthcare provider before starting any new supplements or medications, especially if you have existing health conditions.

Avoid constant exposure to allergens. Reduce your exposure, especially if it is frequent. If you are able to adjust your lifestyle accordingly it is advised to do so.

Make use of antihistamines. Antihistamines break down histamine in the blood, and quickly reduce histamine levels in the system.

• There is certain allergy medication that you can either get prescribed by your general practitioner or acquire over the counter at the pharmacy. Allergy medication, or histamine blockers, block receptors that histamine usually binds to and actively reduce histamine levels in the blood. Note that some of these medications have side effects and act differently from person to person. You might need to do some research and trial and error to find medication best for you.

• Vitamin C is a natural antihistamine. It can help break down histamine and reduce its levels in the bloodstream.

• Methionine is an essential amino acid and plays a role in the metabolism of histamine in the body. It is one of the essential amino acids and the body is unable to produce it internally. Methionine needs Magnesium and Calcium to work in the body so ensure you have a steady intake of those as well

Stay well hydrated. Adequate water intake helps with the processing and elimination of histamine via enzymes like DAO. This is only a secondary factor but it is recommended to ensure that you are not chronically dehydrated.

Managing histamine levels helps to reduce premature ejaculation symptoms in some cases. With targeted strategies like reducing allergen exposure, using antihistamines, and supporting your body's natural histamine breakdown, you can take practical steps toward reducing your histamine levels.

A List of High-Histamine Foods

The following foods contain high-histamine levels. Note that in-take of histamine is very normal and you should not restrict these foods. Only excessive intake of multiple of those food could potentially be a potential catalyst for PE.

• Aged and Fermented Foods: cheeses (Particularly aged ones like blue cheese, cheddar, gouda, and parmesan) and sauerkraut, kimchi, soy sauce, kefir, and yogurt.

• Alcoholic Beverages: Red wine and beer (due to fermentation)

• Processed Meats: Smoked meats (salami, ham, sausages) and cured meats such as bacon and pepperoni.

• Fish and Seafood: Especially if not fresh or if it's smoked or canned.

• Nuts: Walnuts, cashews, and peanuts are known to have higher histamine levels.

• Vinegar and Vinegar-Containing Foods: Pickles and mayonnaise.

• Chocolate and other cocoa-based products.

• Certain Spices, like Cinnamon, chilli powder, and cloves.