Migraines may affect 11% of people worldwide, with women on average three times more likely to develop migraines than men, suggesting that mitochondrial transmission may play a role in familial cases of the disease. Migraines are often associated with mitochondrial disorders. Therefore, they may be an important element in the pathogenesis of migraine.
It turns out that nutrition is an important aspect of migraine pathogenesis, as many people with migraine report food-related products as a trigger for the condition. Therefore, diet has great potential to prevent migraine and can be an effective prevention. However, it should be emphasized that the elimination diet does not replace anti-migraine drugs, but may increase their effectiveness.
So far, 420 factors have been recognised as potentially triggering migraine attacks. Therefore, it is very individual and everyone may have a different trigger, so it is advisable to observe your body after consuming a given product.
Migraine triggers:
Excess or deficiency of sleep
Stress
Hormonal factors
Intense scents
Intense physical exercise
Hunger
Bright light
Weather
Dehydration
Alcohol
Overeating
Chemicals associated with migraine attacks and products:
Tyramine – cheeses
Phenylethylamine – chocolate
Phenolic amines – citrus
Nitrites – cold meats, processed meat products.
Casein – dairy product
Linoleic and oleic fatty acids – fatty fried foods.
Monosodium glutamate – instant products
Caffeine
Aspartame
Histamine, tyramine – wine, alcohol
Biogenic amines are biologically active compounds formed as a result of fermentation or preservation. People suffering from migraines should pay attention to amines in their diet, which are often a migraine trigger.
Here is the product list:
Products with histamine:
Sausages, pork
Fermented products
Pickled products
Ripened cheeses
Red wine
Vinegar
Tomatoes
Spinach
Beer
Products with Tyramine
Bananas
Smoked fish
Soy products
Figs
Broad bean
Meats
Ripened cheeses
Wine
Products with Tryptophan
Eggs
Meat
Fish
Dairy
Yeast
Bananas
Legume seeds
Cheese
Observing your body is key. It is worth keeping an individual diary to record the products consumed every day, this may help eliminate a specific product that causes migraine pain. We have control and we know which product may cause more allergies and which our body tolerates.
In addition to approved migraine medications, many vitamins and supplements are considered for migraine prevention and treatment.
A supplemented diet, i.e. with nutritional additives, is also appreciated. A diet containing nutrients that restore impaired mitochondrial function is considered potentially beneficial in many human diseases.
Here are some supplements worth considering:
Riboflavin – High dose of 400 mg riboflavin. Several clinical trials have confirmed its effectiveness in migraine prevention, and it is classified as a Level B migraine medication by the American Academy of Neurology’s evidence-based rating.
Thiamine – May play a role in the propagation of nerve impulses and the maintenance of the myelin sheath, both of which are essential in the pathogenesis of migraine.
CoQ10 – A clear effect on reducing the frequency of migraine attacks
Magnesium – People with migraine have lower serum magnesium levels compared to controls without migraine.
Melatonin – Reduced the frequency, duration and intensity of pain.
There is no one perfect diet for migraines. Observe your body and the impact of your diet on pain. Try to eat fresh, least processed products, avoid dehydration and do not follow restrictive diets.
