A new McDonald's "migraine hack" has been trending on social media, and some are swearing by the apparent fast food remedy.
Recently, users on TikTok and elsewhere have been claiming that a certain McDonald's combo has been providing them migraine relief. The so-called "McMigraine meal" consists of a large order of fries and a large Coca-Cola.
“Trying McDonald’s chips [fries] and a Diet Coke because I’ve had a headache for 48 hours and TikTok said it would help," wrote one woman over a TikTok video that has over 3.8 million views.
In the comments section and on various other social media posts, there are examples of people saying the "hack" worked for them. But is there actual science behind it?
Yes and no, doctors claim.
"We know the caffeine can help migraines in the short-term therapy of them. So it isn't too surprising that the caffeine in Coca-Cola itself is helpful," Dr. David Walker told Very Well Health.
Additionally, caffeine has pain relief properties and can "makes other analgesics more potent," neurologist Dr. Matthew Robbins told TODAY.
The fries could also help some migraine sufferers due to their saltiness and being loaded with carbohydrates, which might be of particular assistance to people who suffer migraines as a result of low blood sugar.
On the other side, some people find that caffeine can actually trigger migraines, and what works for one person may not have any effect--or actually worsen things--for another.
"Triggers for migraines vary from person to person," Dr. Brintha Vasagar told Fox News Digital. "So, this combination for some people will make their migraines worse."
On top of that, there's also the concern about consuming too much fast food, which of course is not great for anyone's overall health.
“If someone finds that they improve with this hack, that's great for them,” Robbins said. “But if they’re using it often, that’s not good for you either.”
Ultimately, we'll let you decide if the "McMigraine meal" is right for you. Just be sure to use it in moderation.
from Men's Journal https://ift.tt/Phk6iZF
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