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A Whole Food Plant-Based Approach for Migraine; A Case Series.
Olga Morton1, Mishkat Shehata1, Nicole Gabbitas1
1Calderglen Medical Practice, Hunter Health Centre, East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, UK (OM); Judges Close Surgery, West Sussex, UK (MS); Grimsby, UK (NG); and King's College Hospital and King's College London, University of Winchester, Hampshire, UK (SK).
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
|April 18, 2025
Summary
A whole food plant-based diet may significantly reduce or eliminate migraine attacks and medication use. This dietary approach offers a promising lifestyle intervention for managing chronic migraine effectively.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Dietary Science
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Migraine is a prevalent neurological disorder impacting quality of life.
- Current treatments have limitations and potential side effects.
- Patients often seek lifestyle interventions for migraine management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the efficacy of a whole food plant-based diet in managing migraine.
- To assess the impact of dietary changes on medication use in migraine patients.
Main Methods:
- Case study reporting on three individuals with migraine.
- Implementation of a whole food plant-based dietary intervention.
- Monitoring of migraine frequency and medication requirements.
Main Results:
- Significant reduction in migraine frequency observed in all three cases.
- Substantial decrease or complete cessation of migraine medication use.
- Improved quality of life reported by participants.
Conclusions:
- A whole food plant-based diet can be an effective strategy for migraine management.
- Dietary interventions may reduce reliance on pharmacological treatments for migraine.
- Further research is warranted to validate these findings in larger cohorts.
