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Gazerani P, Papetti L, Dalkara T, Cook CL, Webster C, Bai J. The Brain, the Eating Plate, and the Gut Microbiome: Partners in Migraine Pathogenesis. Nutrients 2024; 16:2222. [PMID: 39064664 PMCID: PMC11280178 DOI: 10.3390/nu16142222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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This review summarizes the relationship between diet, the gut microbiome, and migraine. Key findings reveal that certain dietary factors, such as caffeine and alcohol, can trigger migraine, while nutrients like magnesium and riboflavin may help alleviate migraine symptoms. The gut microbiome, through its influence on neuroinflammation (e.g., vagus nerve and cytokines), gut-brain signaling (e.g., gamma-aminobutyric acid), and metabolic function (e.g., short-chain fatty acids), plays a crucial role in migraine susceptibility. Migraine can also alter eating behaviors, leading to poor nutritional choices and further exacerbating the condition. Individual variability in diet and microbiome composition highlights the need for personalized dietary and prebiotic interventions. Epidemiological and clinical data support the effectiveness of tailored nutritional approaches, such as elimination diets and the inclusion of beneficial nutrients, in managing migraine. More work is needed to confirm the role of prebiotics, probiotics, and potentially fecal microbiome translation in the management of migraine. Future research should focus on large-scale studies to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of bidirectional interaction between diet and migraine and develop evidence-based clinical guidelines. Integrating dietary management, gut health optimization, and lifestyle modifications can potentially offer a holistic approach to reducing migraine frequency and severity, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
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- Parisa Gazerani
- Department of Life Sciences and Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway
- Department of Health Science & Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University, 9260 Gistrup, Denmark
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- Developmental Neurology, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, IRCCS, Piazza di Sant’Onofrio 4, 00165 Rome, Italy;
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- Departments of Neuroscience and Molecular Biology and Genetics, Bilkent University, Ankara 06800, Turkey;
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- Emory Brain Health Center, General Neurology, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA;
- Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA; (C.W.); (J.B.)
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- Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA; (C.W.); (J.B.)
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- Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA; (C.W.); (J.B.)
- Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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Kiecka A, Szczepanik M. Migraine and the microbiota. Can probiotics be beneficial in its prevention? - a narrative review. Pharmacol Rep 2024; 76:251-262. [PMID: 38502301 DOI: 10.1007/s43440-024-00584-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Migraine is a recurrent disease of the central nervous system that affects an increasing number of people worldwide causing a continuous increase in the costs of treatment. The mechanisms underlying migraine are still unclear but recent reports show that people with migraine may have an altered composition of the intestinal microbiota. It is well established that the gut-brain axis is involved in many neurological diseases, and probiotic supplementation may be an interesting treatment option for these conditions. This review collects data on the gastrointestinal and oral microbiota in people suffering from migraine and the use of probiotics as a novel therapeutic approach in its treatment.
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- Aneta Kiecka
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Physiotherapy, Chair of Biomedical Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kopernika 7a, Kraków, 31-034, Poland.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Physiotherapy, Chair of Biomedical Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kopernika 7a, Kraków, 31-034, Poland
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Bazmamoum H, Keshtkarsohi B, Mohammadi Y, Fayyazi A. Efficacy of Probiotics in Prevention of Migraine Attacks in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF CHILD NEUROLOGY 2024; 18:103-112. [PMID: 38617394 PMCID: PMC11015725 DOI: 10.22037/ijcn.v17i4.39598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Objectives Migraine is a chronic and joint disease in children. The results of previous studies on the effectiveness of probiotics in preventing migraine attacks in children have been controversial. This study aims to investigate the effect of probiotics on migraine prophylaxis in children. Materials & Methods In this clinical trial study, 41 children aged 5 to 15 with migraine enrolled the study in two control and intervention groups. Children in the intervention group (18 children) received propranolol at a dose of 1 mg per kilogram of body weight daily in two divided doses along with a 250 mg Yomogi capsule daily for three months, and children in the control group (23 children), received propranolol along with placebo for three months. The study compared the frequency and duration of headache days, PedMIDAS criteria, and parental satisfaction between the two groups before treatment, as well as one month and three months post-treatment. Results The number of headache days in both groups decreased over time, but in the intervention group, this decrease was more than the control group was statistically significant (P=0.045). The average PedMIDAS scale after treatment in the intervention group was 3.9 ± 3.8; in the control group, it was 8.4 ± 8.2, which was statistically significant (P=0.047). Parents' satisfaction with the treatment was statistically significantly higher in the intervention group (94.4%) than in the control group (54.5%) (P=0.011). No significant drug complications were seen in any of the two groups. Conclusion In children with migraine, adding probiotics to migraine treatment reduces the intensity and number of days of children's headaches and increases the Parents' satisfaction with the treatment.
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- Hassan Bazmamoum
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Besat Hospital, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Pediatrician, Department of pediatrics, Besat Hospital, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Hearing disorder research center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Di Lauro M, Guerriero C, Cornali K, Albanese M, Costacurta M, Mercuri NB, Di Daniele N, Noce A. Linking Migraine to Gut Dysbiosis and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases. Nutrients 2023; 15:4327. [PMID: 37892403 PMCID: PMC10609600 DOI: 10.3390/nu15204327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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In the world, migraine is one of the most common causes of disability in adults. To date, there is no a single cause for this disorder, but rather a set of physio-pathogenic triggers in combination with a genetic predisposition. Among the factors related to migraine onset, a crucial role seems to be played by gut dysbiosis. In fact, it has been demonstrated how the intestine is able to modulate the central nervous system activities, through the gut-brain axis, and how gut dysbiosis can influence neurological pathologies, including migraine attacks. In this context, in addition to conventional pharmacological treatments for migraine, attention has been paid to an adjuvant therapeutic strategy based on different nutritional approaches and lifestyle changes able to positively modulate the gut microbiota composition. In fact, the restoration of the balance between the different gut bacterial species, the reconstruction of the gut barrier integrity, and the control of the release of gut-derived inflammatory neuropeptides, obtained through specific nutritional patterns and lifestyle changes, represent a possible beneficial additive therapy for many migraine subtypes. Herein, this review explores the bi-directional correlation between migraine and the main chronic non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, obesity, cancer, and chronic kidney diseases, whose link is represented by gut dysbiosis.
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- Manuela Di Lauro
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, RM, Italy; (M.D.L.); (C.G.); (K.C.); (M.A.); (N.B.M.); (N.D.D.)
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, RM, Italy; (M.D.L.); (C.G.); (K.C.); (M.A.); (N.B.M.); (N.D.D.)
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, RM, Italy; (M.D.L.); (C.G.); (K.C.); (M.A.); (N.B.M.); (N.D.D.)
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, RM, Italy; (M.D.L.); (C.G.); (K.C.); (M.A.); (N.B.M.); (N.D.D.)
- Neurology Unit, Headache Center, Tor Vergata University Hospital, 00133 Rome, RM, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, RM, Italy;
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, RM, Italy; (M.D.L.); (C.G.); (K.C.); (M.A.); (N.B.M.); (N.D.D.)
- Neurology Unit, Headache Center, Tor Vergata University Hospital, 00133 Rome, RM, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, RM, Italy; (M.D.L.); (C.G.); (K.C.); (M.A.); (N.B.M.); (N.D.D.)
- Fondazione Leonardo per le Scienze Mediche Onlus, Policlinico Abano, 35031 Abano Terme, PD, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, RM, Italy; (M.D.L.); (C.G.); (K.C.); (M.A.); (N.B.M.); (N.D.D.)
- UOSD Nephrology and Dialysis, Policlinico Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, RM, Italy
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He Q, Wang W, Xiong Y, Tao C, Ma L, Ma J, You C. A causal effects of gut microbiota in the development of migraine. J Headache Pain 2023; 24:90. [PMID: 37460956 DOI: 10.1186/s10194-023-01609-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The causal association between the gut microbiome and the development of migraine and its subtypes remains unclear. METHODS The single nucleotide polymorphisms concerning gut microbiome were retrieved from the gene-wide association study (GWAS) of the MiBioGen consortium. The summary statistics datasets of migraine, migraine with aura (MA), and migraine without aura (MO) were obtained from the GWAS meta-analysis of the International Headache Genetics Consortium (IHGC) and FinnGen consortium. Inverse variance weighting (IVW) was used as the primary method, complemented by sensitivity analyses for pleiotropy and increasing robustness. RESULTS In IHGC datasets, ten, five, and nine bacterial taxa were found to have a causal association with migraine, MA, and MO, respectively, (IVW, all P < 0.05). Genus.Coprococcus3 and genus.Anaerotruncus were validated in FinnGen datasets. Nine, twelve, and seven bacterial entities were identified for migraine, MA, and MO, respectively. The causal association still exists in family.Bifidobacteriaceae and order.Bifidobacteriales for migraine and MO after FDR correction. The heterogeneity and pleiotropy analyses confirmed the robustness of IVW results. CONCLUSION Our study demonstrates that gut microbiomes may exert causal effects on migraine, MA, and MO. We provide novel evidence for the dysfunction of the gut-brain axis on migraine. Future study is required to verify the relationship between gut microbiome and the risk of migraine and its subtypes and illustrate the underlying mechanism between them.
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- Qiang He
- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Lane, Wuhou District, Sichuan, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Institute of Metabolic Diseases and Pharmacotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Lane, Wuhou District, Sichuan, Chengdu, 610041, China.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Bazhong People's Hospital of Pingchang County, Bazhong, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Lane, Wuhou District, Sichuan, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Lane, Wuhou District, Sichuan, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Lane, Wuhou District, Sichuan, Chengdu, 610041, China
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Aghamohammad S, Hafezi A, Rohani M. Probiotics as functional foods: How probiotics can alleviate the symptoms of neurological disabilities. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 163:114816. [PMID: 37150033 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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Neurological disorders are diseases of the central nervous system with progressive loss of nervous tissue. One of the most difficult problems associated with neurological disorders is that there is no clear treatment for these diseases. In this review, the physiopathology of some neurodegenerative diseases, etiological causes, drugs used and their side effects, and finally the role of probiotics in controlling the symptoms of these neurodegenerative diseases are presented. Recently, researchers have focused more on the microbiome and the gut-brain axis, which may play a critical role in maintaining brain health. Probiotics are among the most important bacteria that have positive effects on the balance of homeostasis via influencing the microbiome. Other important functions of probiotics in alleviating symptoms of neurological disorders include anti-inflammatory properties, short-chain fatty acid production, and the production of various neurotransmitters. The effects of probiotics on the control of abnormalities seen in neurological disorders led to probiotics being referred to as "psychobiotic. Given the important role of the gut-brain axis and the imbalance of the gut microbiome in the etiology and symptoms of neurological disorders, probiotics could be considered safe agents that positively affect the balance of the microbiome as complementary treatment options for neurological disorders.
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- Department of Bacteriology, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Bacteriology, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.
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Martins-Oliveira M, Tavares I, Goadsby PJ. Was it something I ate? Understanding the bidirectional interaction of migraine and appetite neural circuits. Brain Res 2021; 1770:147629. [PMID: 34428465 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2021.147629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Migraine attacks can involve changes of appetite: while fasting or skipping meals are often reported triggers in susceptible individuals, hunger or food craving are reported in the premonitory phase. Over the last decade, there has been a growing interest and recognition of the importance of studying these overlapping fields of neuroscience, which has led to novel findings. The data suggest additional studies are needed to unravel key neurobiological mechanisms underlying the bidirectional interaction between migraine and appetite. Herein, we review information about the metabolic migraine phenotype and explore migraine therapeutic targets that have a strong input on appetite neuronal circuits, including the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), the pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP) and the orexins. Furthermore, we focus on potential therapeutic peptide targets that are involved in regulation of feeding and play a role in migraine pathophysiology, such as neuropeptide Y, insulin, glucagon and leptin. We then examine the orexigenic - anorexigenic circuit feedback loop and explore glucose metabolism disturbances. Additionally, it is proposed a different perspective on the most reported feeding-related trigger - skipping meals - as well as a link between contrasting feeding behaviors (skipping meals vs food craving). Our review aims to increase awareness of migraine through the lens of appetite neurobiology in order to improve our understanding of the earlier phase of migraine, encourage better studies and cross-disciplinary collaborations, and provide novel migraine-specific therapeutic opportunities.
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- Margarida Martins-Oliveira
- Headache Group, Wolfson Centre for Age-Related Disease, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, UK; Nutrition and Metabolism Department, NOVA Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Lisboa, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campo Mártires da Pátria 130, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Department of Biomedicine, Unit of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal; Institute of Investigation and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, Portugal.
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- Headache Group, Wolfson Centre for Age-Related Disease, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, UK; Department of Neurology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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The role of microbiota-gut-brain axis in neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders. Pharmacol Res 2021; 172:105840. [PMID: 34450312 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.105840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 233] [Impact Index Per Article: 77.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Revised: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Emerging evidence indicates that the gut microbiota play a crucial role in the bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain suggesting that the gut microbes may shape neural development, modulate neurotransmission and affect behavior, and thereby contribute to the pathogenesis and/or progression of many neurodevelopmental, neuropsychiatric, and neurological conditions. This review summarizes recent data on the role of microbiota-gut-brain axis in the pathophysiology of neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorders, Parkinson's disease, migraine, and epilepsy. Also, the involvement of microbiota in gut disorders co-existing with neuropsychiatric conditions is highlighted. We discuss data from both in vivo preclinical experiments and clinical reports including: (1) studies in germ-free animals, (2) studies exploring the gut microbiota composition in animal models of diseases or in humans, (3) studies evaluating the effects of probiotic, prebiotic or antibiotic treatment as well as (4) the effects of fecal microbiota transplantation.
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Gazerani P. A Bidirectional View of Migraine and Diet Relationship. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2021; 17:435-451. [PMID: 33603381 PMCID: PMC7884951 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s282565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Migraine is a common headache with a large negative impact on health. Several endogenous and exogenous factors can influence the severity and frequency of migraine, for example, lifestyle factors including dietary factors. Consequently, lifestyle modifications and dietary considerations have been reported beneficial to moderate clinical features of migraine. Much effort has been invested in determining the lifestyle factors (eg, stress, exercise, sleep, and diet) that trigger migraine to develop recommendations and guidelines for prevention. Diet has also been investigated with a major focus on the content of the diet and to a lesser extent on the amount, pattern, and quality of diet. Identification of dietary factors in migraine has led to nutritional interventions with a major focus on elimination of triggers, and weight control strategies. Several so-called migraine diets have consequently been proposed, for example, the ketogenic diet. Some theories have considered epigenetic diets or functional food to help in altering components of migraine pathogenesis; however, these theories are less investigated. In contrast, evidence is being accumulated to support that some mechanisms underlying migraine may alter dietary choices, for example type, amount, or patterns. Since a causative relationship is not yet established in migraine-diet relationship as to which comes first, this concept is equally valuable and interesting to investigate. Only limited epidemiological data are available to demonstrate that dietary choices are different among patients with migraine compared with individuals without migraine. Differences are reflected on quality, composition, pattern, and the amount of consumption of dietary components. This view emphasizes a potential bidirectional relationship between migraine and diet rather than a one-way influence of one on the other. This targeted review presents examples from current literature on the effects of diet on migraine features and effects of migraine on dietary choices to draw a perspective for future studies.
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- Parisa Gazerani
- Department of Health Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.,Pharmacy, Department of Life Sciences and Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, OsloMet, Oslo, Norway
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Sun J, Li H, Jin Y, Yu J, Mao S, Su KP, Ling Z, Liu J. Probiotic Clostridium butyricum ameliorated motor deficits in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease via gut microbiota-GLP-1 pathway. Brain Behav Immun 2021; 91:703-715. [PMID: 33148438 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2020.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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A connection between gut microbiota and Parkinson's disease (PD) indicates that dysbiosis of the gut microbiota might represent a risk factor for PD. Microbiota-targeted interventions, including probiotic Clostridium butyricum (Cb), have been recently shown to have favorable effects in PD by regulating microbiota-gut-brain axis. However, the potential beneficial roles and its mechanisms of Cb on PD were still unknown. Male C57BL/6 mice were subjected to a PD model-induced by 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1, 2, 3, 6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP) and were treated intragastrically with Cb for 4 weeks. The motor functions were assessed by a series of behavioral tests including pole test, beam walking teat, forced swimming test and open field test. The dopaminergic neuron loss, synaptic plasticity and microglia activation, as well as the levels of colonic glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), colonic G protein-coupled receptors GPR41/43 and cerebral GLP-1 receptors were assessed. Gut microbial composition was assessed by 16S rRNA sequencing analysis. Our results showed that oral administration of Cb could improve motor deficits, dopaminergic neuron loss, synaptic dysfunction and microglia activation in the MPTP-induced mice. Meanwhile, Cb treatment could reverse the dysbiosis of gut microbiota and the decreased levels of colonic GLP-1, colonic GPR41/43 and cerebral GLP-1 receptor in the MPTP-induced mice. These findings indicated that the neuroprotective mechanism of Cb on PD might be related to the improvement of abnormal gut microbiota-gut-brain axis.
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- Jing Sun
- Department of Neurology, the Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325027, China
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- Department of Neurology, Taizhou Second People's Hospital, Taizhou, Zhejiang 317000, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Department of Psychiatry and Mind-Body Interface Laboratory, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China.
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- Department of Neurology, the Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325027, China; Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China.
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Liu J, Jin Y, Li H, Yu J, Gong T, Gao X, Sun J. Probiotics Exert Protective Effect against Sepsis-Induced Cognitive Impairment by Reversing Gut Microbiota Abnormalities. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2020; 68:14874-14883. [PMID: 33284020 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c06332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Recent evidence has revealed that probiotics could affect neurodevelopment and cognitive function via regulating gut microbiota. However, the role of probiotics in sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) remained unclear. This study was conducted to assess the effects and therapeutic mechanisms of probiotic Clostridium butyricum (Cb) against SAE in mice. The SAE model mouse was induced by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) and was given by intragastric administration with Cb for 1 month. A series of behavioral tests, including neurological severity score, tail suspension test, and elevated maze test, were used to assess cognitive impairment. Nissl staining and Fluoro-Jade C (FJC) staining were used to assess neuronal injury. Microglia activation, the release of neuroinflammatory cytokines, and the levels of ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 (Iba-1) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the brain were determined. The compositions of the gut microbiota were detected by 16S rRNA sequencing. Our results revealed that Cb significantly attenuated cognitive impairment and neuronal damage. Moreover, Cb significantly inhibited excessive activation of microglia, decreased Iba-1 level, and increased BDNF level in the SAE mice. In addition, Cb improved gut microbiota dysbiosis of SAE mice. These findings revealed that Cb exerted anti-inflammatory effects and improved cognitive impairment in SAE mice, and their neuroprotective mechanisms might be mediated by regulating gut microbiota.
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- Jiaming Liu
- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325027, China
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310013, China
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- Department of Neurology, Taizhou Second People's Hospital, Taizhou, Zhejiang 317000, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325027, China
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Abstract
Migraine is characterized by recurrent attacks of disabling headaches, often accompanied by sensory and motor disturbances. Clinical manifestations of migraine are influenced by dietary behaviors and dietary elements. Several dietary triggers for migraine have been identified, leading to the definition of strategies such as elimination diets, ketogenic diets, and comprehensive diets, mainly to help prevent migraine. Although inconsistency is present in the literature and no consensus exists, the available data are promising in supporting beneficial dietary interventions for some migraine patients. Several factors influence the net outcome, including age, sex, genetics, and environmental factors. Advancement in understanding the underlying mechanisms of migraine pathogenesis and how dietary factors can interfere with those mechanisms has encouraged investigators to consider diet as a disease-modifying agent, which may also interfere with the gut–brain axis or the epigenetics of migraine. Future work holds potential for phenotyping migraine patients and offering personalized recommendations in line with biopsychosocial models for the management of migraine. Diet, as an important element of lifestyle, is a modifiable aspect that needs further attention. Well-designed, systematic, and mechanism-driven dietary research is needed to provide evidence-based dietary recommendations specific to migraine. This narrative review aims to present the current status and future perspective on diet and migraine, in order to stimulate further research and awareness.
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Parohan M, Djalali M, Sarraf P, Yaghoubi S, Seraj A, Foroushani AR, Ranji-Burachaloo S, Javanbakht MH. Effect of probiotic supplementation on migraine prophylaxis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Nutr Neurosci 2020; 25:511-518. [PMID: 32420827 DOI: 10.1080/1028415x.2020.1764292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Objective: The prevalence of migraine is higher in patients with gastrointestinal disorders. Possible underlying mechanisms could be increased intestinal permeability and systemic inflammation. Probiotics may reduce gut permeability as well as inflammation, and therefore may improve the clinical features of migraine. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of probiotic supplementation on the frequency and severity of migraine attacks.Methods: A systematic review of the literature was conducted using ISI Web of Science, PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Google Scholar, Magiran.com and Sid.ir to identify eligible studies published up to October 2019. A meta-analysis of eligible trials was performed using the random-effects model to estimate pooled effect size.Results: Three randomized controlled trials with 179 patients (probiotic group = 94, placebo group = 85) were included. Probiotic supplementation had no significant effect on frequency (weighted mean difference (WMD) = -2.54 attacks/month, 95%CI: -5.31-0.22, p = 0.071) and severity of migraine attacks (WMD = -1.23 visual analog scale (VAS) score, 95%CI = -3.37-0.92, p = 0.262) with significant heterogeneity among the studies (I2 = 98%, p < 0.001).Conclusions: A pooled analysis of available randomized controlled clinical trials showed that probiotic supplementation had no significant effect on the frequency and severity of episodic migraine attacks.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mohammad Parohan
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Iranian center of Neurological research, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences, Iranshahr, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Damavand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Damavand, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Iranian center of Neurological research, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Georgescu D, Iurciuc MS, Ionita I, Dragan S, Muntean M, Ancusa OE, Reisz D, Ionita M, Lighezan D. Migraine without Aura and Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Young Females: Is Gut Microbiota to Blame? MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2019; 55:E786. [PMID: 31888137 PMCID: PMC6956152 DOI: 10.3390/medicina55120786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2019] [Revised: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Migraine with aura (MA) could be considered a risk factor for developing atherosclerosis and cardio-vascular events. However, less is known about the relation between migraine without aura (MWA) and atherosclerosis. Our study aimed to assess whether young female migraineurs, with alterations of gut microbiota could associate early atherosclerosis. Materials and Methods: We conducted an exploratory cross-sectional, pilot study concerning 105 consecutive young females having MWA, with recent normal brain scans, that were free of cardio-vascular risk factors, non-smokers, not on oral contraception, not pregnant, and without thyroid or parathyroid diseases, chronic organ failure, cancer, or on probiotic or antibiotic treatment. Consecutive to assessment of gut microbiota, patients were assigned to two groups: dysbiosis positive (n = 45) and dysbiosis negative (n = 60). All study participants underwent clinical examinations with an assessment of migraine severity, body mass index and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), as well as laboratory workups. Statistical analysis was performed using a chi-squared test (χ2), a two-tailed t-test and a nonparametric Spearman's correlation test. Results: The dysbiosis positive migraineurs showed a significant increase in CIMT along with several anthropometrical, biological and clinical particularities. Significant positive correlations between dysbiosis and CIMT, glycosylated hemoglobin, migraine severity and duration, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and body mass index were found. Conclusions: Young female migraineurs with significant alterations of gut microbiota experienced early signs of atherosclerosis and displayed severe migraine disability, as well as multiple biological and clinical particularities.
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- Doina Georgescu
- Department of Internal Medicine,“Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (I.I.); (M.M.); (O.E.A.); (M.I.)
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- Department of Cardiology,“Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine,“Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (I.I.); (M.M.); (O.E.A.); (M.I.)
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- Department of Cardiology,“Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine,“Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (I.I.); (M.M.); (O.E.A.); (M.I.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine,“Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (I.I.); (M.M.); (O.E.A.); (M.I.)
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- Department of Neurology,“Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine,“Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (I.I.); (M.M.); (O.E.A.); (M.I.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine,“Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (I.I.); (M.M.); (O.E.A.); (M.I.)
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