Red wine is a potent migraine trigger because it contains high levels of Tyramine and Histamine. These chemicals cause rapid dilation of blood vessels and a spike in neuro-inflammation.
While many blame sulfites, current research suggests that the tannins and flavonoids in dark alcohols are the true culprits. If you notice a 20-minute headache after drinking wine, it is often a sign of a sulfite sensitivity combined with a neurological trigger pattern.
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