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The McMigraine: Can Fries & Coke Really Cure a Migraine?

Author
Carolyn Williams PhD, RD & Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Published
Fri 20 Jun 2025
Episode Link
https://HappyEatingPodcast.podbean.com/e/the-mcmigraine-can-fries-coke-really-cure-a-migraine/

Have you heard about the TikTok trend and the McDonald’s Migraine Hack—aka the McMigraine?  If you haven’t, it’s OK, Brierley hasn't either. The premise of these viral videos is that a McDonald’s coke and French fries is an effective way to run off a migraine. So, in today’s episode, we broke down the science behind this trend and whether there’s any legitimacy to it. Let’s just say that if you’re a migraine sufferer or know someone who is, you’ll want to listen to this one. Let’s dive in! 


 


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Brierley Horton, MS, RD


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