Eating spicy soup at the first sign of migraine
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Several people found that having a bowl of spicy soup at the earliest hint of an attack helped cut it short. Options like hot and sour soup or chili-infused gumbo provide heat that is thought to stimulate sensory nerve channels and interrupt the pain cascade.
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What the research says
Research is mixed
- Impact of capsaicin on mast cell inflammation. (2013)
Capsaicin inhibits dura mast cell activation and increased vascular permeability caused by trigeminal nerve stimulation, and several studies note it is effective for the relief and prevention of migraine headaches. This evidence focuses on the isolated ingredient capsaicin rather than testing a bowl of spicy soup.
- Chemosensory properties of the trigeminal system. (2011)
Sensory afferents detect the sharpness and pungency of spices through the activation of TRP channels, which are implicated in trigeminal chemosensation and migraine pathophysiology. This review addresses general trigeminal chemosensory mechanisms rather than the therapeutic consumption of spicy soup.
- Neurotrophins and Migraine. (2017)
Migraine headaches involve trigeminal sensory afferent activation, where TRPV1 channels mediate the release of CGRP and substance P, and their sensitization by neurotrophins may predispose to hyperalgesia. The study evaluates molecular migraine pathways rather than dietary spicy soup intake.
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