Migraine Triggering Foods Kirushina Anastasiay Some of

Migraine Triggering Foods Kirushina Anastasiay

Some of the most common foods, beverages, and additives that may be associated with headaches include: üCheese üChocolate üCitrus fruits üHot dogs üMonosodium glutamate üAspartame üFatty foods üIce cream üCaffeine withdrawal üAlcoholic drinks, especially red wine and beer

Tyramine is found in higher concentrations in foods that have been fermented, such as: • • • Aged or blue cheese Yogurt Smoked, cured or pickled meat or fish Red wine or beer Soy sauce, miso, tempeh

Foods containing phenylethylamine include: Cheesecake Yellow cheeses Chocolate Citrus fruit Chocolate Cocoa Berry pie filling or canned berries Red wine

Foods containing histamine include: • • • Banana Beef, pork Beer Cheese, especially yellow ripened Chicken liver Egg Plant Fish, shellfish Processed meat, such as salami Sauerkraut Tempeh, tofu, miso, tamari Spinach • Strawberry • Tomato, tomato sauce, tomato paste • Wine • Yeast and foods containing yeast • Pineapple • Citrus fruit • Chocolate

In a survey of 429 people with migraine Trigger foods all alcoholic drinks (28, 40%) cheese or chocolate (16, 5%) other foods (55, 10%)

Hidden Triggers: Tyramine or Phenylethylamine • Tyramine or phenylethylamine, two amino acids found in chocolate, aged or fermented cheese (including cheddar, blue, Brie, and all hard and “moldy” cheeses), soy foods, nuts, citrus fruits, and vinegar (both red and balsamic).

Alcohol • Beer, red wine, sherry, and vermouth contain large amounts of tyramine, one of the most powerful migraine triggers. Any type of alcohol causes dehydration, which is a major cause of headaches.

Nitrites • Hot dogs, deli meats, and pepperoni all contain nitrites, another common trigger for migraines.

Tannins • Tea, red-skinned apples and pears, apple juice, and red wine all contain tannins/

Common Additives • Monosodium glutamate (MSG) • Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) • Hydrolyzed plant protein (HPP) • Sodium caseinate • Kombu extract (often used in Japanese foods).

Aspartame • Some people report that aspartame, a common artificial sweetener, can also be a migraine trigger

Caffeine • People with sensitivity to caffeine can develop migraines after drinking coffee, black tea, green tea, cola soft drinks, or other caffeinated beverages. • But caffeine can also be used to stop a migraine that is just beginning — that’s why many over-the-counter migraine medications contain caffeine.

Thank you for attention • Kirushina Anastasiya Contacts: 8(905)5019842