People who suffer migraines told eating one fruit can make them worse
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A migraine can often render people out of action with its crippling effects. And, there's a common food you might be eating that's unknowingly making things worse. According to the NHS, a migraine usually feels like a "very bad headache" with one crucial difference. Unlike a typical headache, the "throbbing" sensation of a migraine can be felt on just one side of the head.
You may get other symptoms just before a migraine such as tiredness, specific food cravings, thirst, mood swings and stiffness in your neck. You may also get warning signs you're about to have a migraine, known as an aura that presents flashes of light, blind spots, and other vision changes.
Migraines usually last anywhere from a few hours to a few days, as per NHS guidance. It is not known what causes migraines specifically, but there are certain triggers. One thing people who regularly suffer should know is that diet can play an important role in how long and often a migraine can occur. There are a few foods that those who struggle should consider limiting.
One common item found in many homes is bananas. These yellow fruits may trigger migraines in people who are sensitive to tyramine, a naturally occurring chemical that's found in the fruit - and has been linked to causing migraine sufferers to experience an attack.
Tyramine has a chemical structure that our bodies break down using enzymes called monoamine oxidase (MAO). When our bodies do not produce enough of this on their own, and any tyramine-rich foods are consumed, they can struggle, which may result in a headache.
