If you have ever experienced a migraine, you most likely never want to experience one again. The searing pain, which is often on just one side of your head, comes with other sensations like nausea, vomiting, light sensitivity, and sometimes even an aura. Suffice it to say, they’re not fun. But new research has suggested that there is an eating plan which could combat the frequency of migraines.
Researchers have found that following the keto diet could be beneficial as it substitutes glucose—the brain’s primary source of energy—with ketone bodies, which can reduce the intensity of headaches.
Following the keto diet involves significantly reducing your carbohydrate intake. The metabolic shift can lead to a variety of physiological changes, including weight loss, improved insulin sensitivity, and alterations in hormone levels.
Studies have found that dropping pounds can benefit migraine sufferers. Migraines and epilepsy also have many commonalities, with the keto diet said to help with epilepsy.
That doesn’t mean that you should immediately jump on the keto bandwagon. Certain foods which are popular in the diet, such as cheese, are known to cause migraines for some people. But, perhaps, it is worth reducing your carb intake if migraines often knock you down.
