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Other compounds in beer, whiskey, and wine that deplete levels of serotonin (the happy hormone) in the brain could also be triggering migraines. 4. Tyramine. Tyramine is an amino acid that has been thought to trigger headaches by reducing serotonin levels in the brain and affecting the dilation of blood vessels.
Alcohol can trigger either a migraine or a cluster headache. There are 3 main triggers in alcohol: Dark alcoholic beverages, such as red wine, sherry, brandy, scotch, bourbon, and beer, contain tyramine. Tyramine is an amino acid that occurs naturally in your body and is also found in many foods.