An Assessment of the Dietary Habits of Individuals with Migraine Living in Spain: An Exploratory Observational Cross-Sectional Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Eating habits have been proposed as a potential therapeutic approach for migraines; nevertheless, scientific evidence to support firm recommendations is lacking. Specifically, dietary habits in migraineurs living in Spain have not been investigated. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate their dietary patterns and examine how these habits vary based on the frequency of migraine attacks or the degree of migraine-related disability.

Methods

An exploratory, observational, cross-sectional pilot study was conducted on 260 individuals (18-64 years old) diagnosed with migraine in Spain. Data on diet, lifestyle, and migraine characteristics were collected with an online questionnaire consisting of a food frequency questionnaire and enquires about perceptions a

SUBMITTER: Esteves-Mesquita V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11857930 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature