Effects of chocolate, wine, tyramine, MSG, nitrites, aspartame on Migraine
May 17th, 2008 . by editorScientific studies have not consistently demonstrated an association between chocolate consumption and headaches although it has been reported to trigger migraine. Red wine has shown to be a migraine stimulator to some migraine sufferers but white wine is not sure to cause it. Tyramine, a chemical found in cheese, beer, wine, dry sausage and sauerkraut can sudden migraine headaches but there is no further evidence that having a low-tyramine diet can reduce its frequency. MSG has been reported as well to cause migraines when consumed in high doses on an empty stomach. Nitrites which are chemicals found in hotdogs and hams as well as Aspartame, a sugar-sub found in diet drinks have been reported to cause migraine as well.
