Bell Pepper (Yellow)

🌿 What Is a Yellow Bell Pepper?
Yellow bell peppers are sweet, ripened peppers from the Capsicum annuum species. They fall between green and red peppers in ripeness and flavor, offering a mild, slightly fruity taste. Yellow peppers are naturally rich in vitamin C, carotenoids, and antioxidants.

🤔 Why Might a Sensitivity to Yellow Bell Peppers Occur?
A sensitivity to yellow bell peppers may occur for several reasons related to their natural plant components:

• Capsaicinoid traces: Even though bell peppers are mild, they may contain trace capsaicinoids that some individuals notice more strongly.

• Lectins: Plant proteins naturally present in peppers may be more noticeable for those with heightened sensitivity.

• Histamine content: Yellow peppers contain naturally occurring histamines, which may be more noticeable for histamine-sensitive individuals.

• Nightshade alkaloids: As a nightshade vegetable, yellow peppers contain compounds such as solanine and other alkaloids that some individuals report sensitivity to.

🛠️ What Can I Do About It?

• Avoid yellow bell peppers for 8 weeks to allow your system time to settle.

• Check mixed dishes—stir-fries, salads, fajitas, roasted veggie blends—as they often contain yellow peppers.

• After 8 weeks, reintroduce slowly and observe your response before retesting.

💊 Supportive General Supplements

• Digestive enzymes – May support the breakdown of plant compounds.

• Probiotics – May support overall gut balance and nightshade tolerance.

• Quercetin – Often used for general histamine support.

• Curcumin – May support overall comfort in response to plant compounds.

🌟 Why Might a Sensitivity to Yellow Bell Peppers Occur but Not to Other Peppers?

• Ripening stage: Yellow peppers sit between green and red in ripeness, giving them a different nutrient and plant-compound profile.

• Carotenoid variations: Yellow peppers contain carotenoids that differ from red or orange peppers.

• Histamine differences: Histamine levels vary by color and ripeness. Yellow peppers may fall in a range that certain individuals notice more.

• Natural sugar levels: Yellow peppers may contain slightly more natural sugars than green peppers, which some individuals may be more aware of.

🍽️ Popular Dishes That Contain Yellow Bell Peppers

• Grilled or roasted yellow peppers

• Stir-fries

• Roasted vegetable medleys

• Fresh salads

🍽️ Alternatives (if tolerated)

• Green bell peppers

• Red bell peppers

• Orange bell peppers

• Zucchini