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Does the flesh of rotting bananas cause a migraine?

Mirah

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Apparently it could!

food items triggers migraine due to some chemical compounds found in them. One such chemical is tyramine.

Even though the exact effect of tyramine or the genuinity of such an explanation is still a subject of debate, it is widely believed that an excess concentration of tyramine in a migraine patient's blood can cause vasoconstriction of the blood vessels in the brain. In addition, it appears that people with migraines caused by dietary factors appear to be deficient in enzymes needed to break down tyramine.
 
The article actually says that bananas themselves are the cause of the migraine, such as eating the banana.
 
Well apparently this really is a thing!


Certain foods have high amounts of tyramine, especially foods that are:
  • fermented
  • cured
  • aged
  • spoiled
Specific foods with high tyramine content include:
  • strong or aged cheeses like cheddar, blue cheese, or gorgonzola
  • cured or smoked meats or fish, such as sausage or salami
  • beers on tap or home-brewed
  • some overripe fruits
  • certain beans, such as fava or broad beans
  • some sauces or gravies like soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, or bouillon-based sauces
  • pickled products like sauerkraut
  • sourdough breads
  • fermented soy products like miso soup, bean curd, or tempeh; some forms of tofu are also fermented and should be avoided such as “stinky tofu”
Moderate-tyramine foods
Some cheeses are less tyramine-rich, including:
  • American
  • Parmesan
  • farmer’s
  • Havarti
  • Brie
Other foods with moderate levels of tyramine include:
  • avocados
  • anchovies
  • raspberries
  • wines
 
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