Foods That Trigger Migraines (Video)

Do you suffer from migraines? A variety of foods and drinks have been shown to trigger migraines. Watch this video or keep reading to learn about some of the most common migraine triggers.

 

Coffee

Coffee can be a migraine trigger because of the caffeine.
Caffeine is also sometimes effective in reducing migraine pain.
Gauge your own response to determine if caffeine is a friend or foe.

Alcohol

Beer, red wine, sherry and vermouth are high in tyramine, a powerful migraine trigger.
Alcohol is also a natural diuretic, which can lead to dehydration…
and dehydration can trigger migraines.

Aspartame

Aspartame is an artificial sugar substitute.
It is typically found in low-calorie or diet foods and drinks.

MSG (monosodium glutamate)

MSG is used to enhance the flavor of foods.
It is widely found in packaged foods, processed foods and spice blends.

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Avoiding migraine triggers can be a great way to reduce the frequency of migraines. However, if you are looking for advanced migraine relief, then Health Star Clinic might have the solution for you.

Learn more about our effective, non-surgical migraine treatment.

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