“Migraine” symptoms are known to occur when there are triggers such as too bright light. sultry weather sniffing something or making too loud a noise Up to causing migraines to follow But few people know that even certain “foods” can trigger migraine attacks. So let’s take a look. What’s your favorite menu? which contributes to aggravating migraine!!
Foods that increase migraines
tea and coffee
Many people may not really know this. So migraine, that is, can be caused by drinking tea, coffee. This is because the caffeine in tea and coffee affects the central nervous system. If you already suffer from migraines, you will be sensitive to this substance. Why caffeine can trigger headaches.
alcoholic beverages – red wine
Often migraines are triggered by alcohol. Because alcohol contains tyramine, sulfide, histamine and flavonoids These substances will reduce the level of serotonin in the brain. cause headache. At this event, the party line must be urgently broken.
bread-pizza
Because “bread” or “pizza” is a menu that contains leavened ingredients. And in yeast there is also a substance tyramine. This substance is a stimulant that can cause migraine pain!
monosodium glutamate
You need to eat a lot of food every day, and some foods contain monosodium glutamate or aromatic additives, which, when ingested, can stimulate the secretion of certain neurotransmitters. or to stimulate the cells of the vascular wall to secrete nitric oxide which is a substance that causes blood vessels to expand causing headaches on its own
chocolate
Because chocolate is high in milk, butter and sugar, but there’s no research that clearly indicates why chocolate can trigger migraines. But many people get headaches after eating chocolate. To prevent potential pain, it’s best to avoid chocolate for now.
Migraines are caused by stimuli around you, such as light, sound or food, so you should keep an eye out for and avoid triggers. Why avoidance is the best way to keep migraines away!!
Article by: Center for Brain and Nervous System Phyathai Hospital Sriracha