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| Acidophilus |
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| Arginine |
Arginine is a precursor of nitric oxide, which causes blood vessel relaxation (vasodilation). Arginine is an amino acid that is essential for children but not for adults. According to the Mayo Clinic, most people likely do not need to take arginine supplements because the body usually makes sufficient amounts. |
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| Artificial Sweeteners |
You should avoid all artificial sweeteners and the products that
contain artificial sweeteners. In the United States, sugar substitutes have been
approved for use. They are saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, neotame, and acesulfame
potassium. According to market analysts, by the end of 2007 there were nearly
5,000 products sold in the US containing artificial sweeteners.Coffee and tea
sweeteners. |
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| Aspartate |
Tests show that this is elevated during migraine in blood and spinal fluid |
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| Ginger |
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| Glutamate |
Test shows that this is elevated during migraine in blood and spinal fluid |
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| Gynostemma (herb) |
Gynostemma (herb) Although Gynostemma may used for its cardiovascular effects, it can be an antagonist (trigger) for migraines and/or increase the intensity of the migraine. |
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| Keefer |
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| MSG |
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| Natural Flavorings |
Products that contain “Natural Flavorings” may actually contain MSG. To learn more about words used in place of MSG visit http://www.msgmyth.com |
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| Proteinase enzymes |
Enzyme, such as pepsin, trypsin, or papain, that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis |
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| Tyramine |
Tyramine is an amine which causes elevated blood pressure and tachycardia by displacing norepinephrine from storage vesicles. Tyramine is generally produced by decarboxylation of the amino acid tyrosine during fermentation of food products. All protein-rich foods which have been matured will contain more tyramine depending on the temperature and how long they have been stored. Properly refrigerated foods will not be affected. For a list of foods containing tyramine see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_foods_containing_tyramine |
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Tyrosine,
L-tyrosine |
Tyrosine is an amio acid naturally available to the body. Increase
the intake can cause alteration of brain chemicals and adverse reactions of the
pituitary gland. According to Tuliv migraine research, it is the secretions of
the pituitary gland that controls the events that led to migraine headaches. |
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| Whey Protein Isolate |
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| Cream Cheese |
You may want to try "Better than Cream Cheese" by Tofutti |
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| Diet Drinks and Sodas |
Products that use the words diet, no sugar, etc.should be avoided
and these generally contain an artificial sweetener. You really have to read
that labels of the products you drink, even those that sound healthy. Drink the
real thing. |
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| Fermented Products |
Fermented products often trigger migraines and is perhaps due to the
higher levels of polyphenolic. Wines,
especially red wines, aged cheese, yogurt, cream cheese and other like products. |
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| Kampuchea Tea |
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| Protein and Energy Drinks |
Avoid any drink that contains Tyrosine or makes any claim to increase
Nitric Oxide (NO). |
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| Self Tanning Products |
These products may contain tyrosine or other like ingredients that can cause headache by being absorbed through the skin. Keep in mind that if you put it on your body, it may be absorbed through your skin and travel through your blood stream. |
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| Viagra |
May be good for sex, but it also releases Nitric Oxide into the body which can become a migraine trigger. |
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| Wine |
Wines, especially red wines, appear to elevate the Nitric Oxide levels
in the body and exasperate the migraine syndrome |
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