L-Histidine on the European supplement market
Most ingredient pages tell you what L-Histidine is. This one shows how the European supplement market actually uses it — who sells it, who advertises it, and at what price.
RavenBI Market Intelligence · measured 25 Oct 2026 · observed, not estimated. Ad counts are active creatives in Meta's public Ad Library; product and price data come from public listings across the EU and US. Figures change weekly.
RavenBI tracks 655 L-Histidine products from 192 brands across the EU and US. 5 brands advertise it on Meta right now, and new-ad activity held roughly steady in the last 30 days. Germany shows the heaviest advertising, while Germany has the largest shelf. The median EU shelf price sits around €33.
New L-Histidine ads launched per month on Meta — last 6 months.
How brands use L-Histidine, market by market
Products and brands that sell it, active ads and brands that advertise it, and the median shelf price — per market.
| Market | Products | Brands selling | Active ads | Brands advertising | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 171 | 57 | 3 | 3 | €29.90 |
| United Kingdom | 53 | 24 | — | — | £32.99 |
| France | 14 | 5 | — | — | €37.90 |
| Italy | 134 | 26 | — | — | €35.90 |
| Spain | 48 | 16 | — | — | €31.90 |
| Romania | 59 | 18 | — | — | 136.00 RON |
| United States | 17 | 12 | 1 | 1 | $29.99 |
| Austria | 21 | 8 | — | — | €29.90 |
Who is on the shelf right now
Top brands by number of L-Histidine products, and the forms they use.
Most-used forms
| Form | Products |
|---|---|
| L-Histidine Chloride | 246 |
| L-histidine | 231 |
| L-Histidină (L-form) | 155 |
| L-histidină (L-) | 17 |
| L-histidină (HCl) | 4 |
| L-histidină (chlorhydrate) | 2 |
Regulatory & positioning
| Botanical source | L-Histidine |
|---|---|
| Novel food status | — |
| EFSA authorized health claims | None authorized |
| Marketed categories (observed) | immunity |
No EFSA-authorized health claim exists for L-Histidine, yet brands market it for immunity — the gap between claim and positioning is itself a competitive signal.
Where L-Histidine shows up
Across the ad channels and marketplaces RavenBI tracks.
See the ads, listings and shops behind these numbers →
What is L-Histidine?
L-Histidine is an essential amino acid involved in protein synthesis and various metabolic processes. It is commonly included in dietary supplements formulated for general nutrition and immune system support. L-Histidine is used in products marketed for immunity, often combined with other amino acids or nutrients to complement comprehensive formulations. As an amino acid, it plays a role in the production of histamine and other biologically relevant compounds, making it a versatile ingredient in the supplement industry.
This overview was generated with AI from public information and RavenBI's classification. Informational only, not medical advice.
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