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New research finds changing your diet could ease persistent headaches after brain injury

Last updated: July 17, 2025 3:00 pm
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A recent clinical trial has revealed promising results in the treatment of persistent post-traumatic headaches (pPTH) through dietary changes. These headaches are a common and debilitating outcome of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study, conducted by researchers from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, the Uniformed Services University, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), focused on the impact of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids on headache severity and frequency.

Published in the Journal of Neurotrauma, the trial involved 122 military health care beneficiaries experiencing chronic headaches following TBI. Participants were divided into two groups and instructed to follow either a control diet with typical U.S. levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids or an intervention diet that increased omega-3 and decreased omega-6 fatty acids. The intervention diet led to a significant reduction in headache days per month and a 30% decrease in daily headache pain intensity compared to the control diet group.

The study provided most of the participants’ daily food intake for 12 weeks and was conducted at three military medical centers in Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Blood tests confirmed that the intervention diet increased levels of anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing omega-3 derivatives, contributing to the improvement in headache symptoms.

Lead author Daisy Zamora, Ph.D., emphasized the significance of the findings, stating that dietary interventions can help stabilize neuroinflammatory processes triggered by brain injury. By adjusting omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid levels in the diet to resemble pre-industrial diets, researchers gained valuable insights into the body’s natural pain regulation mechanisms.

Persistent post-traumatic headaches affect over 40% of individuals following TBI, including many military personnel. Despite the absence of FDA-approved treatments for pPTH, targeted dietary modifications could offer a safe and accessible approach to managing pain. These findings suggest that incorporating dietary strategies alongside traditional pain treatments may yield improved outcomes.

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Lead investigator Kimbra Kenney, MD, underscored the importance of considering dietary adjustments as an adjunctive treatment option, particularly for populations like military personnel who are disproportionately affected by TBI-related chronic headaches. The study sheds light on the potential benefits of dietary changes in managing pain and inflammation, paving the way for more effective treatment approaches in the future.

For additional information, the research paper titled “A High Omega-3, Low Omega-6 Diet Reduces Headache Frequency and Intensity in Persistent Post-Traumatic Headache: A Randomized Trial” can be accessed in the Journal of Neurotrauma. This groundbreaking study highlights the role of diet in alleviating persistent post-traumatic headaches and offers hope for individuals struggling with this debilitating condition.

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