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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.
Whether the cause of red wine headaches is histamines, sulfites, tannins, none of them, or all of them, the bottom line is that one should go with what feels best. If red wines are a problem, thankfully there are plenty of great white wines to try.