Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Histidine

Histidine is an essential amino acid that plays a key role in human health. It is used in the synthesis of proteins, which help create and maintain all tissues in the body. Histidine is also a precursor to other molecules, such as histamine, which is involved in a variety of bodily functions including the immune res…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 30× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Histidine is an essential amino acid that plays a key role in human health. It is used in the synthesis of proteins, which help create and maintain all tissues in the body. Histidine is also a precursor to other molecules, such as histamine, which is involved in a variety of bodily functions including the immune response, gastric secretions and digestion. In addition, it helps the body maintain proper pH levels and plays a role in the transport of heavy metals. As a result, proper levels of histidine are vital for the prevention of many serious health problems. It is found in many foods such as meat, fish, eggs, grains and other plant-based proteins.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 30 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Amino Acids.

Journal editorial board
Nicolas Inguimbert · France

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