Food can help control migraines, but it does not replace medical treatment. “The disease is hereditary, there are about 180 loci (specific sites in the genome) that predispose to migraines, but hormonal and environmental factors also intervene. Stress, irregular sleep and excess stimuli make attacks more frequent and severe,” explains neurologist Tiago de Paula.
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Some foods act as catalysts, others as historians. “Wine, for example, is a stimulant. Coffee and chocolate are dating agents: they stimulate the brain, and can cause headaches or rebound seizures,” explains Thiago.
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Nutrition expert Marcela Garces adds: “Some people are sensitive to caffeine and even small doses can cause pain. Those who drink coffee daily may suffer from headaches if they stop drinking it for a day.”
In some cases, people with migraines experience an aura, which are transient neurological symptoms such as blurred vision or flashing lights before the pain begins.
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To alleviate crises, experts recommend foods rich in selenium and magnesium, such as Brazil nuts, dark green vegetables, chickpeas, tuna, and cinnamon. “Avoiding fast food, fried foods, fatty foods, alcoholic beverages and stimulants is essential. Relaxing teas, such as chamomile, mint and lemon balm, also help,” says Marcella.
Dietary management works best in combination with clinical treatment. “In addition to diet and lifestyle modifications, we use treatments supported by scientific evidence, such as botulinum toxin and anti-CGRP drugs. In chronic cases, a combination of these approaches is more effective,” explains the neurologist.
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“Individual evaluation is essential to identify triggers and triggers, determine the best treatment plan for each patient and ensure greater crisis control,” the nutritionist concludes.