Toxic biogenic amnines, such as histamine & tyramine, are produced by the decarboxylation of free amino acids in any food. This can be caused by excessive consumption of amines or a deficiency of detoxifying enzymes (e.g. [[Monoamine Oxidase]]) in an individual. In the case of [[Scombroid poisoning]] Histadine in fish is converted into Histamine by [[Spoilage Bacteria - WikiVPH|spoilage bacteria]] before the fish is consumed. | Toxic biogenic amnines, such as histamine & tyramine, are produced by the decarboxylation of free amino acids in any food. This can be caused by excessive consumption of amines or a deficiency of detoxifying enzymes (e.g. [[Monoamine Oxidase]]) in an individual. In the case of [[Scombroid poisoning]] Histadine in fish is converted into Histamine by [[Spoilage Bacteria - WikiVPH|spoilage bacteria]] before the fish is consumed. |