Tyramine containing foods and palpitations

[sheila41]

Hi everyone, I have posted before re. rapid palpitations.
The magnesium theory I have found to be a very good one. And I do take that, which appears to help - don;t know until my palpitations disappear.

BUT I HAVE LOOKED INTO PEOPLE WITH TYRAMINE ALLERGIES (SEE HEALTHBOARD SITES)  and tyramine appears to have the same effects.  As I have posted before,  I cannot eat any foods containing tyramine at all.
This is then somehow linked to very low Serotonin levels,  I know I have this, but paid no attention to it.  Some people with low Serotonin have Tyramine and palpitation issues.  Also I do have mild depression - and have become negative.  Is this because the palpitations worry me or is it because the Serotonin has caused Tyramine allergy and then perhaps palpitation issues, as well as depression.
With respect - please everyone - do not bring the word "anxiety" into this.  We are all bored to tears with being diagnosed with this.  It is not an answer.
ANYHOW IF ANYONE HAS ANY THOUGHTS ON THIS OR SUFFERS FROM TYRAMINE PROBLEMS ALSO, I WOULD LIKE YOU HEAR FROM YOU.    Sheila 41

[Celiacisme]

Reading these post I can relate. Has anyone ever heard of Celiac disease. Read about it...it's directly related to food (gluten). It triggers an allergic reaction to gluten. It does cause heart related issues. I have dealt with them for years but also other problems throughout my whole body. Every test, EKG, cat scan has shown nothing and that I'm perfectly healthy...this disease affects 1 out of 100 people and if it continues without diagnoses your body will suffer. It's an autoimmune disease. It's commonly mis diagnosed as anxiety or depression because according to the drs results you are physically fine per their test. Find a gastro dr that specializing in celiac disease.

[lapluszy]

For a couple of years now I've had frequent, persistent "ectopic beats".  After trying all sorts of changes, including ceasing all coffee and alcohol consumption, I stumbled across the concept of tyramine sensitivity a few weeks ago, and have cut right down on foods containing it.  I used to have yoghurt and bananas every morning, and I love aged cheese, cured meat and wine, but no more.  Since I've gone off these foods the ectopic beats have all but ceased.  As far as I'm concerned I’m certain I've found the source of my problem.  As you say, I'm very confident this isn't a psychosomatic illness that’s responded to the “placebo” of a changed diet.  While I believe anxiety/stress is a factor, the change in my case has been too dramatic for that to be the cause - I'm as stressed and anxious as ever, but no ectopic beats.

[rpookie711022]

I came across this forum because I have SVT and it acts up pretty bad about 20 to 45 minutes after I eat avocados which has higher levels of tyramine. I never correlated this to my heart palps until now. I also get light headed. I do suffer from some depression though I have not stayed on any medications because of it.

[sheila41]

perhaps your right about the time lapse after eating,  but I wonder why yours only happen at night, that would be after your heaviest meal - but who knows??
I  am at the moment taking the magnesium - but I will go on investigating the serotonin issue to see what comes up, or whether anyone else has any clues.
Best wishes,   Sheila   41

[chuparosa]

Personally I do not see any correlation between food and my tachycardia. All but one of my svt attacks have taken place very late in the evening or when I was sleeping. If food was a trigger I would assume that my tachy would have happened sooner than 5+ hours after eating.

Of course it is always a good idea to be aware of your allergies and their effect on your body.

[sheila41]

More info:  "Tyramine is a toxic chemical derived from the amino acid Tyrosine", just read that on some  fitness site.  (May have been Health & Fitness.com

I simply cannot eat any of the foods listed on any, foods that contains sites. Nor have I ever been able to drink.

I have been like this for about 17 years, although I wasn't this allergic nor did I have the palpitations, but of course I am older now.   Possibly my Serotonin levels are lower because of that.
The Serotonin link with allergies and palpitations is a new course to look into.
Sheila   41.

[sheila41]

Hi, pt... I posted another item some 2 hrs.ago, but as I can never get the hang of posting it may have gone up into cyber space!!  If you go onto the Heart rythum forum board, I did find it there.
If not, there here is the info. I have been looking into. Google:    Neurolife for Migraine and Depression by Dr.John Allocca.    There is a small video film also on that.  Bye the way I do not suffer from Migraine - but have the palps.and allergies blah. blah. blah.
Also Google:  Tyramine Allergy Symptoms,    then click onto a site shown, the heading is: An Introduction to Food & Chemical Intolerances. (thats me alright),  the website is shown as    www. plantpoisonsandrottenstuff info/.....
I should be interested to know what you make of it.
We must never stop trying to find an answer.
Sheila   41

[ptadvoc8]

Tyramine allergy or sensitivity is also linked to migraines and avoiding these foods helps many migraine sufferers avoid or lessen their headache symptoms. As someone who has both migraines AND palpitations (although I also have a diagnosis of WPW) I find this possible link fascinating -- I have never before seen a link between tryamine and palpitations.

I would be interested to know where you ran onto this research. I have seen studies suggesting that low or fluctuating serotonin levels also may correlate with migraine symptoms and I have heard anecdotal evidence suggesting that there may be some types of arrhythmias that may be associated with migraines, so this is all very interesting.