Magical probotic mouthwash to eliminate migraines?

Posted by | October 20, 2016 17:52 | Filed under: Planet


The theory is that migraines originate in the digestive tract, not the head.

A new study offers compelling evidence that the head may not be the origin of these headaches, but rather the digestive tract. Certain bacterial species inhabiting the mouth and gut, if not at fault outright, are at least a trigger. These species break down nitrates, compounds found in certain foods, which are eventually converted into nitric oxide. This is the same compound goosed by Viagra, which in turn dilates the blood vessels downstairs in order to cause an erection. Headaches are also a common side effect of certain heart medications containing nitrates…

Investigators at the University of California-San Diego conducted the study, published in the journal mSystems. The senior author Antonio Gonzalez and programmer-analyst Rob Knight studied 1,996 stool samples and 172 oral samples collected from migraine sufferers. All the participants were a part of the American Gut Project…

The samples given to Gonzalez and Knight were genetically sequenced to discover what bacteria were present. This study proves association between nitrate-eating bacteria and migraines, but not causality. Further studies must discover whether these bacteria are the essential component or merely a trigger. For now, Gonzalez and Knight suggest migraine sufferers steer clear of all foods containing nitrates. They also speculate that someday a “magical probiotic mouthwash,” may become a viable treatment to overcome migraines.

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3 responses to Magical probotic mouthwash to eliminate migraines?

  1. Suzanne McFly October 20th, 2016 at 18:26

    If I use this mouthwash, will I have an erection for 4 hours? What the hell do guys do with those things when that happens, I would have to find something to do at the house for awhile I guess. You can vacuum with one of those things, right? Or maybe dust?

  2. Mensa Member October 20th, 2016 at 21:07

    As a migraine sufferer, I don’t immediately dismiss this.

    For me, anyway, there is a clear connection between my stomach and my migraines.

    Without getting too explicit — I’ll just say that defecating and, especially, vomiting reduces the pain.

  3. bpollen October 21st, 2016 at 03:41

    They think a lot of things are affected by the flora in your stomach. Mood, weight, immune system, energy levels, hormone levels, yeast infections…

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