Dark Chocolate (Nitrates)
Migraine Ireland
recent studies have found that people with migraines have more nitrate processing microbes in their mouths. This opens up the possibility that they may in fact process nitrates much quicker than other people, causing a spike in nitric oxide and triggering migraines and headaches.
recent studies have found that people with migraines have more nitrate processing microbes in their mouths. This opens up the possibility that they may in fact process nitrates much quicker than other people, causing a spike in nitric oxide and triggering migraines and headaches.
Nitrates are an essential element of healthy eating though so you should continue eating healthy nitrate rich foods such as leafy green vegetables and salads. Foods organically grown and in season vegetables have less chemicals involved in the growing process so they should be consumed when possible. The following processed foods are rich in nitrates and should be avoided:
- Dark Chocolate
- Processed and cured meats
- Some red wines
- Certain cheeses