It has long been attributed, especially by women, that chocolate acts as one of the triggers for migraine headaches.  So far, however, scientists have failed to show any correlation between migraines and chocolate. 

One study found that 19% of 490 persons with migraines reported they thought chocolate caused their headaches, while other studies had participants report no relationship between chocolate and migraine headaches.

Some studies have given both placebos and chocolates (in one study carob and chocolate were used) to migraine sufferers and monitored their reactions along with analyzing their completed questionnaires.  In the end, there was no difference in migraine occurrence after either sample.

With the results being so inconclusive, it has been concluded that chocolate does not cause migraines.

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Bryn Kirk

Course Facilitator at Chocolate University Online

Bryn worked for nearly 10 years in a research and product development for Ambrosia Chocolate Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Now she develops all of the CUO lessons and coaches the members of the Primal Chocolate Club.

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