Abstract

Research from the Human Microbiome Project indicates that bacteria in the mouth and gut may make an individual is prone to developing migraine headaches. Foods like wine, green leafy vegetables and processed meats increase the amount of nitric oxide in the GI System, triggering migraine headaches.

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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Susan Lynne Bushinski, DNP

Sigma Membership

Rho

Lead Author Affiliation

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Migraine Headaches, Nitrates and Nitric Oxide, Gut Flora and Fauna

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Does what we eat and the bacteria in our gut determine our migraine risk?

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Research from the Human Microbiome Project indicates that bacteria in the mouth and gut may make an individual is prone to developing migraine headaches. Foods like wine, green leafy vegetables and processed meats increase the amount of nitric oxide in the GI System, triggering migraine headaches.