5-hydroxytryptamine release from platelets by different red wines: implications for migraine

Alcohol hangover: a critical review of explanatory factors

“…Headaches may be explained not only by the vasodilatation effects of alcohol but also by increases in serotonin, histamine, and prostaglandin levels (Pattichis et al, 1995) or by a profound deficit in IMg þ2 , which may be reversed by the administration of IV MgSO 4 (Altura and Altura, 1999). Moreover, another alcohol-effect, the production of cytoquine, could also lead to a hangover headache.…”

Total antioxidant capacity, total phenolic content, mineral elements, and histamine concentrations in wines of different fruit sources

“…Biogenic amines are organic compounds that are generated in wines as a result of fermentation, mainly by decarboxylation of free amino acids through substratespecific enzymes by lactic acid bacteria (Lonvaud-Funel, 2001 reduce the sensory quality of wines and are associated with ''wine headaches'' in people sensitive to this substance. Histamine has been linked to bronchoconstriction (Wantke et al, 1996), basic histamine-intolerance (i.e., sneezing, flush, headache, diarrhea, skin itch and shortness of breath; Jarman and Sandler, 1994), migraine headache (Pattichis et al, 1995) and gastric cancer (Falcao et al, 1994).…”

Foods and Supplements in the Management of Migraine Headaches

“…[38][39][40] Wine contains tyramine, sulfites, histamine, and the phenolic flavonoids, all of which can theoretically precipitate migraines. 9,41,42 Alcohol hangover headache (AHH) is a common occurrence that generally occurs after the ingestion of large amounts of alcohol. In addition to headache, AHH comprises a constellation of symptoms including anorexia, tremulousness, dizziness, nausea, tachycardia, irritability, and depressed concentration.…”