People with migraines should watch red grapes

For people with headaches and migraines, avoid certain foods because they will trigger the pain, scientists said.

Among the foods to avoid, red grapes are the fruits that patients should not use first. According to scientists, this fruit contains many tyramine, a natural amino acid formed from the breakdown of protein in food. This acid causes the user's blood pressure to rise and cause headaches.

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In addition to red grapes, people with headaches and migraines should also consider carefully before taking some foods including:

- Salted meat or smoked meat.

- Ripe cheeses.

- Fruits of Citrus genus such as orange, lemon, grapefruit.

- Cabbage melon.

- Soy.

- Red wine and some beers.

Previous studies have shown that tyramine in red grapes may have a negative impact on some antidepressants including MAOIs. Patients taking this medication should be advised by a doctor about diet.