[Nutritional factors associated with migraine].

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Nutrition Science

Background:

• Migraine is a prevalent, complex neurological disorder influenced by genetic and environmental factors, including diet.
• Current medical treatments for migraine offer partial effectiveness, necessitating complementary therapeutic strategies.
• Nutrition plays a significant role in migraine management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review dietary factors associated with migraine.
• To explore therapeutic nutritional guidelines for migraine management.
• To provide evidence-based recommendations for patients.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of studies on diet and migraine.
• Analysis of various dietary approaches: elimination, integral, ketogenic, epigenetic, and hypocaloric diets.
• Examination of the role of fatty acids, sodium, vitamins, and the gut-brain axis in migraine.

Main Results:

• Evidence for the widespread efficacy of nutritional treatments for migraine is currently limited.
• Specific dietary patterns and nutrients show potential in influencing migraine frequency and severity.
• The gut-brain axis is increasingly recognized as a factor in migraine pathophysiology.

Conclusions:

• Dietary interventions represent a promising complementary strategy for migraine management.
• Further research is needed to establish definitive evidence for specific nutritional guidelines.
• Healthcare providers should advise patients on dietary patterns consistent with general nutritional recommendations for migraine.