How One Person Found Relief from Chronic Migraines — With a Tin of Sardines?
MigraineFreeLiving Blog | June 30, 2025
Living with chronic migraines is a life-altering experience that can drain joy, productivity, and peace of mind. We recently came across a compelling personal story from someone in the migraine community, and while it's just one person's journey, it's a reminder of how complex and individual this condition really is.
“For years I had chronic migraines. I woke up and went to bed with a migraine most days. It was debilitating—I was always exhausted and angry from the pain. I tried medication like Topamax, which caused severe side effects. Eventually, I stopped meds entirely.”
After trying a range of medical treatments with little success—and some challenging side effects—this individual sought help from a nutritionist for unrelated issues. That’s when something unexpected happened.
The Sardine Surprise
“She recommended some micronutrients I was missing in my diet. I started taking Omega-3s, Vitamin D, creatine, and beef organ supplements daily. It’s hard to say which helped most, but I’ve been off meds for 3 months and have only had 4 migraines. One thing I do now that I never would have expected: I eat a tin of sardines every morning.”
Omega-3 fatty acids, which sardines are rich in, have been studied for their anti-inflammatory properties and possible neurological benefits. It's no surprise that some individuals experiment with them in hopes of migraine relief. In this case, the consistency of a daily sardine habit may have made the difference—or it may have been the cumulative impact of several dietary changes.
The commenter closes with this encouragement:
“Please try it if you haven’t. I just wanted to share in case it helps anyone else!”
A Friendly Reminder
Everyone’s body—and every migraine—is different. While stories like this one are encouraging and might spark curiosity, they are not medical advice, nor are they based on clinical studies. Just because something works for one person doesn’t mean it will work for everyone.
Always consult your healthcare provider before changing your diet, supplement routine, or discontinuing any prescribed treatment. Nutritional changes can have a big impact, but they should be tailored to your individual needs with professional guidance.
Have you had success with a non-medication approach to migraines? We’d love to hear your story (and we’ll always make sure it’s responsibly shared).