UK households who have Camembert, Boursin or Stilton cheese in kitchen warned
UK households who have Camembert, Boursin or Stilton cheese in the home have been warned. You may not know this, but certain foods could potentially trigger a migraine, so it’s best to clue yourself up on these foods so you know what to avoid or manage your intake of.
Parvinder Sagoo, Lead Pharmacist and Medical Advisor for Simply Meds Online, said: "Migraines can be described as an excruciating, debilitating and throbbing pain which gradually builds up over the course of a few hours or a few days, typically on one side of your head. It can become pretty intense and even doing simple acts such as walking or talking can make it worse, so most people find they have to lie down.
"You may feel nauseous and be sensitive to light or odours. A change in appetite or cravings or changes in how often you urinate can happen the day before a migraine. Some people see flashing lights, wavy lines or blind spots during an attack."
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Parvinder warned: "Aged cheeses are one of the main foods, and of course a cheese board is a very common meal of choice during Christmas. If you are susceptible to migraines I would avoid this altogether, or try to avoid aged, stinky cheeses such as Camembert and blue cheese."
Aged cheeses are higher in a substance called tyramine, which is a well-known source of migraines. The substance is naturally found in many foods, especially those that are fermented. Camembert, Boursin, Stilton were namechecked by the expert.
Dr Neel Patel from LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, said: “They’re fine to eat in moderation, but if you find they are a trigger for you, cut down your intake.” Dr Patel explains: “Tyramine is found in aged and fermented foods and can trigger migraine attacks in people who are sensitive to it. However, not everyone is affected by tyramine; it mainly impacts those who are amine-sensitive or have trouble breaking down amines.
“If you think this could be a trigger for you, it’s a good idea to keep a food diary to cross reference your food intake with any symptoms.”