Day 203: One thing I learned today…
Eating fatty fish could help with migraines.
Fatty fish contains omega 3 fatty acids. A diet lower in omega-6 and higher in levels of omega-3 fatty acids and DHA found in fatty fish could soothe the pain pathway inflammation.
Most Americans eat more omega 6 fats than omega 3 fats, on average about 10 times more.
Whats the difference? Omega 3 fats are found in oily fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel, and sardines, fish oil, flaxseed oil, flaxseeds, walnuts, and chia seeds (to name a few). Omega 6 fats are found in highly processed foods and oils.
Omega 3 fat help fight inflammation whereas Omega 6 fats can cause inflammation.
Source:Ramsden C E, Zamora D, Faurot K R, MacIntosh B, Horowitz M, Keyes G S et al. Dietary alteration of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids for headache reduction in adults with migraine: randomized controlled trial BMJ 2021; 374 :n1448 doi:10.1136/bmj.n1448
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