Biogenic amines are aliphatic, alicyclic or heterocyclic organic bases of low molecular mass, which arise as a consequence of metabolic processes in animal, plants and microorganisms.

• 生物胺是一类含氮低分子化合物,对动植物和微生物有重要的生理作用。适量的生物胺有助于人体正常的生理功能,过量则会引起不良的生理反应。