In my last blog post, I discuss how Monosodium glutamate (MSG) could be potential headache dietary trigger, as well as the controversial history behind MSG-related syndromes.1 Diet can have a significant impact on headaches and migraine, as a wide variety of foods and food additives are known to trigger these conditions.

This week, I published a review article on the relationship of MSG (monosodium glutamate) and headaches. MSG has been suspected as a potential trigger for migraines and headaches, but its precise role in causing these conditions remains unclear.

Vitamin D supplementation is a common topic among headache disorders. Prior research has linked Vitamin D deficiency to various types of headaches, including migraines, tension headaches, and cluster headaches.1-3 Vitamin D deficiency is defined as a level <20 ng/mL.

Approximately 16% of the US population is impacted by migraines, making them one of the most common neurological disorders.1 Among women aged 15 to 49 years, migraines rank as the leading cause of years lived with disability and the second-highest overall.