The Migraine Mystery in Your Glass
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🎧 Why do some drinks give you a migraine while others don’t?
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the surprising science of alcohol-triggered migraines — and what might be hiding in your glass. From red wine headaches to tequila troubles, we’ll explore the compounds, brain chemistry, and lifestyle factors that make certain drinks worse than others.
You’ll learn:
- The hidden culprits in alcohol — histamines, tannins, congeners, and sulfites — and why they trigger migraines
- How dehydration and blood sugar crashes make headaches more intense
- Why genetics and hormones make some people more vulnerable than others
- The long-term risks of repeated migraine triggers (and how to spot your patterns)
- Smart strategies to reduce migraine risk without giving up drinking completely
- How nutrients like Vitamin B1 and NAC (found in Daily Restore) can support brain energy and detox — helping reduce the intensity of alcohol’s aftereffects
🎧 Tap play now to uncover the truth about alcohol and migraines — and what you can do to outsmart them before your next night out.
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