Avoiding Chocolate
Many people eat chocolate as comfort food, and it can be surprisingly easy to be addicted to the sweet treat. Of course, you can limit the harmful effects by going for sugarless versions or dark chocolate, but it might be best for those suffering from migraines to avoid the snack altogether. Chocolate is known as a migraine trigger, primarily due to chocolate’s help in the release of serotonin. Serotonin is the body’s feel-good hormone, but it could lead to a migraine as part of the pathogenesis. Much of it is still being studied, so avoiding chocolate is more of a home remedy than anything else. That said, avoiding chocolate is a good idea due to its high sugar content and addictive potential.
While it might not be fun to avoid chocolate, it’s a good idea to experiment with your migraine triggers as much as possible. There are plenty of warning foods to avoid for those suffering from migraines, but they might not always play a part. So avoid chocolate and see if it helps the situation and lowers the odds of episodic migraines.
