With assessments by Dr. med. Thordis Berger. Can certain foods promote migraines? And: Can you get headaches under control through conscious nutrition? Time to find out — with expert support from Dr. Thordis Berger.
The exact cause of migraine is still not fully understood.
However, doctors assume that short-term changes in brain activity play a role. These have an effect on Blood vessels and nerve signals off — with the result: pulsating headaches, which can sometimes last for several days.
Many factors can trigger migraines: medications, hormone changes, lack of sleep — And also nutrition.
About 10% Migraine patients report that certain foods Triggers are.
Sensitivity to certain foods is very individual.
This often makes root cause research difficult — because a reaction can between 30 minutes and 72 hours occur after consumption.
It is therefore recommended that a food diary to guide:
Note Time, food eaten (including quantity) and occurring symptoms.
Start with a “conservative diet” that doesn't include any of the foods listed below.
Include all A new food for three days add and observe potential changes.
1. Caffeine and similar substances
Caffeine may alter the effects of migraine medications. Therefore, the Reduce caffeine consumption and keep it as constant as possible be held — neither too much nor nothing at all.
2. Tyramine-rich foods
Tyramine is produced when protein is broken down.
The longer protein-rich foods are stored, the higher their tyramine content becomes.
recommendation: Prepare and consume all dishes as freshly as possible. Leftovers no longer than 2-3 days store.
3. alcohol
Some people are already responding to small amounts of alcohol with migraine.
Particularly common is red wine (e.g. Chianti) a trigger — not because of the alcohol itself, but because of what it contains chemical compounds.
Anyone who is sensitive to red wine often also tolerates no chocolate.
In any case, the Combination with medication be discussed with the doctor or pharmacist.
Several small triggers can cause a migraine together.
Example: Lack of sleep is a common trigger — as is Skipping a meal.
If you sleep too little, rush in the morning and then skip breakfast, your risk increases significantly.
Many women with migraines report that they More sensitive to premenstrual periods react to triggers.
Foods that are tolerated in one cycle week can trigger severe migraines in another.
A study by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, published in Journal of Headache and Pain, shows:
One plant-based diet can significantly alleviate migraine pain.
The cause could be:
Migraines can't be explained by diet alone — but they can significantly affected become.
The combination of:
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