Histidine

Recommendation

Not recommended as it is regarded as a no benefit low drawback supplement. Not often supplemented with as your body has an abundance. See safety section to learn if it is safe for you. The recommended form is L-histidine powder. See usage section for dosing and plans.

About

Histidine, or the most common supplement form of L-Histidine powder is an essential amino acid. It is nearly always found in abundance in the body and plays a large role in metabolic processes. Histidine is not often used as a supplement as there is very little science behind it.

Forms

Due to its rare use as a supplement, histidine is generally only found in L-Histidine powder form.

Benefits

There are no well studied general use benefits of histidine supplementation.

Safety

Histidine should be avoided in those with a folic acid deficiency

Side effects are not known.

Combinations

There are no known risky combinations with histidine supplements

Usage

Appropriate dosage depends on many factors and as such only a medical professional can provide this advice..

Other Uses

There is insufficient evidence for its use as a treatment for diarrhea during cholera antibiotic treatments, for metabolic syndrome, allergic diseases, eczema, arthritis, and ulcers.