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What’s the Caffeine Cutoff for Migraines?
How much is too much for migraine sufferers?
By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD
Dec 17, 2019
For people prone to “throbbing brain pain,” it may be smart to go easy on the coffee. Drinking three or more caffeinated beverages a day has been associated with a higher risk of a same-day migraine for this group, according to a study published in The American Journal of Medicine.
However, consuming two (or fewer) such drinks was generally not problematic except for those who rarely consume caffeine. Just why a certain intake of caffeine can trigger migraines still needs to be sussed out, say the researchers.
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