isn’t enough to deal with, some patients say the simple act of eating certain foods can trigger migraine symptoms. But do you really have to give up your favorites—red wine, chocolate, or Chinese takeout—to get through the day headache-free?
The short answer is: maybe not.“In general pure food triggers are rare,” says , assistant professor of neurology and headache medicine specialist at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
The scientific connection between certain foods and migraine is, for the most part, incredibly limited. “A lot of [the connections are based on] old speculation, and trials haven't really proven these to be consistently true.” That said, many do report migraine attacks after eating specific foods.Here's exactly how your diet might be triggering headaches.
The most common food-related migraine trigger isn't a food at all—it's skipping meals or not eating at regular intervals during the day, Pace says. “The brain needs a steady state of energy throughout the day, and if blood sugars dip down because of a missed meal, the brain is more likely to revert into the biological process that causes a migraine.”It's also worth noting that people may be blaming specific foods when there are other triggers at play.
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