Comments on: Salicylate Sensitivity: Symptoms, Foods & Natural Remedies

By: David

David — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:51:42 +0000

This article contains an inaccuracy. The vast majority of beans are not high in salicylates. They are low and safe. Like grains.
Also, a common symptom of sals sensitivity to add to the list is tinnitus (possibly primarily in one ear). The volume of the tinnitus is also dose dependent.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:28:36 +0000

After feeling unwell for some time with various reactions some of which are never mentioned, I was diagnosed as salicylate intolerant. I have trawled the internet to educate myself and try to find help as the hospital didn’t seem to have any solutions and the dietician I spoke to knew nothing of the condition.

I am currently in a regular flare up which looking at your study, amongst other things, could have been caused by soy.

Most other studies/apps. say soy and soy sauce is low or no salicylates, but you mention above soy is high, on what basis was this determined please? I have been pescatarian for a few months now, I retained fish as I read the studies on fish oil, however I use soy & soy sauce regularly in my diet that I’m now wondering about using. I also read that olive oil is high in salicylates however you mention here it is low in salicylates.

Obviously in this arena there is a lot of conflicting information which makes it so difficult to manage, and frustrating, hence I wanted to reach out on these two points to try and get some clarity. Any help or guidance you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

By: Sara Altman

Sara Altman — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:26:44 +0000

Above may need an edit, Olive oil is not safe, it is exceptionally high in Salicylates.

By: Lee Jenkins

Lee Jenkins — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 21:06:14 +0000

Hi Carlos,
Thank you for your work and publishing this article.
Do you know of any articles I can read about multiple food intolerances? I have Coeliac Disease and I am also intolerant to salicylates, amines, glutamates, sulfites, sulfates and I am lactose intolerant.
I live in New Zealand and thus far I haven’t been able to find anyone who deals with multiple food intolerances.
Kind regards, Lee Jenkins

By: patlp@cox.net

patlp@cox.net — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 23:09:04 +0000

Olive oil (along with coconut oil) is typically listed on the HIGH salicylate lists.

By: Gina Ditrapani

Gina Ditrapani — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 03:14:39 +0000

Hi, so if I’m taking an Ethical Nutrients High Strength Omega 3 (ingredients below) of 1.2g per capsule, I could reasonably take 8 capsules per day for 6-8 weeks? I thought it seemed a lot but curious as to your view.

Concentrated Fish Omega-3 Triglycerides 1.2 g.
Equiv. Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) 463 mg.
Equiv. Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 231 mg.

By: Ray Self

Ray Self — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 12:27:28 +0000

Thank you for your it is helpful. One thing I am a little confused about though is that you list Olive Oil as low salicylate while all the other lists say it is high or very high

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:03:32 +0000

As others have said, where’s the reference for olive oil being low in salicylates? And more importantly, where’s the information on how to clear salicylates from the body? Why don’t any of these ‘health sites’ talk the way the body eliminates sals/phenols?

By: stevenjohnson320@gmail.com stevenjohnson320@gmail.com

stevenjohnson320@gmail.com stevenjohnson320@gmail.com — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 03:36:26 +0000

Be wary of the accuracy of the foods listed as low salicylates there, it is best to go off the RPAH food list. Also, a lot of people with salicylate intolerance have histamine and glutamate intolerances, so make sure you don’t have foods high in those if sensitive to those too.

By: Gavin Crombie

Gavin Crombie — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 05:58:18 +0000

I notice that you have listed Broccoli as being low in salicylate – but nearly all other sites list broccoli as being high – I’m keen to find out which is correct as it is one of my favorite foods.

By: Grace

Grace — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:48:11 +0000

Olive oil is low in salicylate? I thought green olives are very high in salicylate. Please advise me, thank you so much.

By: Laura Voss

Laura Voss — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 22:26:22 +0000

On all lists that I read, they say olive oil is VERY HIGH in salicylates! Is there a low salicylate brand?

By: Kathy Hall

Kathy Hall — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:04:23 +0000

Thank you so much! After 2 dermatologists and 2 allergists, it became necessary that I determine my allergy. Your article is very helpful, but there was an omission that is critical to my wellbeing. Yellow #5 is the worse culprit. Apparently people allergic to aspirin are usually allergic to this food color. It is very widespread in packaged foods and of course in treats of all kinds. Please consider an amendment as this produces hives and asthma in me much more quickly and severely than anything else. Again thank you for your interest. Kathy Hall

By: Paula

Paula — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 16:12:21 +0000

Just wondering if you have research supporting olive oil being a low salicylate oil, I am researching oils to make a very low sal. Soap for my family and have only found things saying olive oil is very high salicylate. I would love confirmation that it is not, as it makes great soap! Also, I have always assumed tomato products that are cooked have more salicylate due to the evaporation of water, thus concentration of the rest of the tomato, including salicylates.

By: Jacqueline Giuliani

Jacqueline Giuliani — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 22:44:34 +0000

Interesting that olive oil is listed as low in salicylates in your article by a lot of food lists say it’s high in them and should be avoided. So you know why there might be conflicting information?