How We Research and Write at HistamineGuide
HistamineGuide is an independent site about histamine intolerance, mast cell activation and the low-histamine diet. This page explains who writes it, how articles are researched and checked, and how we correct mistakes, so you can judge the content for yourself.
Who writes HistamineGuide
Articles are published under the pen name Sarah Mitchell, the shared byline of the HistamineGuide editorial team. Sarah Mitchell is not a real individual and the byline is not a medical qualification. The people behind the site are not doctors, dietitians or nutritionists, and nothing on the site is based on clinical practice. We research the published science and explain it in plain language.
Drafts are prepared with the help of AI writing tools. A human editor reads and approves every article before it is published, and is responsible for what it says.
Our editorial standards
- Every medical claim is tied to a published source while the article is being written, and key studies are linked in the text.
- We say how strong the evidence is (clinical trial, review, lab study or expert opinion) and where the research is still uncertain.
- Food ratings come from one consistent food database, and we note that tolerance varies between people.
- Before publication, a separate review pass checks each medical claim against its source. Claims that the sources do not support are removed or softened.
What sources do we use?
- Peer-reviewed journals indexed in PubMed (preferred: systematic reviews and clinical trials)
- Guidance from allergy and gastroenterology bodies such as EAACI and DGAKI
- Public health sources such as NIH, FDA, EFSA and USDA
- Reader questions from forums and social media help us choose topics, but they are never used as evidence for a medical claim
What we do not publish
- Individual dosing schemes or treatment plans. When we mention supplement amounts, they are the doses used in studies, and we ask you to agree on any dose with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Advice to stop, start or change prescribed medication.
- Claims that a test or a supplement works better than the research shows.
- Invented testimonials, reviews, statistics or personal experience.
Affiliate links and products
Some pages may contain affiliate links, and we sell digital low-histamine guides. This never decides what an article says or which products it mentions. See our affiliate disclosure.
How are articles updated and corrected?
We update articles when new research changes the picture or when a reader reports a problem. If you find a factual error, please write to contact@histamine.guide. Confirmed errors are corrected in the article.
Medical disclaimer
Content on HistamineGuide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider, such as a GP, gastroenterologist, allergist or registered dietitian, before changing your diet, starting supplements or beginning an elimination diet. Read the full medical disclaimer.