Neurologist reveals 'miraculous' McDonalds menu item that can cure migraines

Daily Mirror

06-05-2025

A leading health expert has shared the perfect McDonald's order for those who suffer with migraines, revealing the two menu items that can help stop intense headaches
It's good news for McDonald's fans with scientists now claiming certain foods can help combat migraines and stop them in their tracks. According to Dr Jessica Lowe, there are two tasty items from the fast food chain that can help cure the dreaded headaches.
While most people turn to medication to relieve the pain, the US-based specialist took to TikTok and said all you need is a McDonald's large coke and fries.
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Dr Lowe said she suffers with chronic migraines herself, and said this 'McDonald's migrane hack' is "well-known" to those who suffer as well.
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She declared: "The order is a large Coke and a large fries. And this somehow miraculously makes your migraine go away."
The expert further detailed, "So first of all, a large Coke [roughly 950ml] from McDonald's has about 80 milligrams of caffeine in it. Right there is probably enough to stop your migraine in its tracks." Caffeine can help relieve severe headaches by constricting blood vessels in the brain, reducing inflammation and pressure.
Caffeine can also block the action of the neurotransmitter adenosine, which increases during migraine attacks and causes pain, and Dr Lowe added: "Also, McDonald's is well known to have some of the saltiest fries around. Salts, electrolytes. Easy."
It's believed that imbalances in electrolytes - which are essential minerals like sodium - can also trigger migraines, so eating more salty foods will increase your sodium intake, help alleviate migraine pain, and reduce the frequency of attacks for those who suffer badly.
"And then of course, fries or carbs. A lot of people have migraines that are provoked by hunger or just their glucose starting to drop, so those carbs are certainly gonna help out in that department," she said.
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Of course, there is a downside - it's not a healthy remedy to cure a migraine, but there are other alternative ways. Dr Lowe stated that you can find between 60 to 65 mg of caffeine in over the counter migraine relief like Panmigrol.
"The dose is typically two. So that'll put you between 120 and 130 milligrams of caffeine. That's an easy way to get the caffeine components of this cocktail," she assured. The doctor also said having a sports drink such as a Powerade is another way to increase your electrolytes and will also reduce dehydration.
"But with that being said, you know, we are all human, and when you are feeling unwell, sometimes you just want some comfort food. I get it. Not knocking the hack, just don't make a habit of it," she concluded.