Thyramine is an amino acid found in protein and helps your body to regulate blood pressure. Foods that are high in tyramine can contribute to migraines and other health issues when combined with certain medications. Tyramine can increase in certain foods as they age leading to a popular limitation with egg and cheese consumption. A listing foods high in tyramine is provided below.
Cheese
Aged Cheese
Blue Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Swiss Cheese
Gorgonzola Cheese
Gouda Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Romano Cheese
Feta Cheese
Brie
Stilton
Camembert
Muenster
Mozzarella
American Cheese
Meat and Poultry
Aged Chicken Liver
Summer Sausage
Smoked Fish
Cured Meats
Bacon
Pickled Meats
Liverwurst
Pepperoni
Salami
Ham
Hot Dogs
Corned Beef
Pickled Herring
Caviar
Alcohol
Tap Beer
Red Wine
Unpasteurized Beer or Ale
Vermouth
Korean Beer
Chianti Red Wine
Sherry and Liqueurs
Produce
Overripe and Dried Fruits
Sauerkraut
Tofu
Fermented Soy Bean
Bean Curd
Kim Chee
Fava Beans
Broad Beans
Pickles
Olives
Avocado
Condiments
Soy Sauce
Teriyaki Sauce
Sauces containing Fish or Shrimp
Miscellaneous
Miso Soup
Gravies
Meat Extracts
Ginseng
Chocolate
Colas
Coffee or Teas
Yeast Extract
A variety of causes can exist that lead to you suffering from a migraine. Some popular reasons are hormonal alteration, stress, anxiety, lack of sleep, the weather, or certain foods and drugs consumed. Migraines go through a series of stages as outlined in the below infographic. To combat recurring migraine, you can go on an elimination diet, consume anti inflammatory herbs, or take supplements.
