Why have a coffee when you have a headache? Because it contains caffeine. This substance causes constriction of the vessels. It therefore opposes the vasodilation that accompanies headaches and migraine attacks.
This does not prevent taking an analgesic, on the contrary. Caffeine actually accelerates the absorption of paracetamol and therefore the speed of its effect. But a cup or two is enough, otherwise the remedy may be worse than the disease: too much coffee can indeed also cause headaches. This is evidenced by people prone to migraines on weekends because, less stressed, they reduce their coffee consumption …
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The right recipe
More powerful, Robusta coffee seems the most suitable. Prepare yourself a strong coffee anyway (no more caffeine) in which some people recommend crushing a slice of lemon. But to prefer it “sweet” because the contribution of sugar makes it possible to rectify a possible hypoglycemia, which can also be at the origin of the headache. On average, the effects of coffee are felt for three hours.
Which coffee to choose?
The origin and the brand influence the taste, little the caffeine content between similar names. So no need to choose a high-end product just to relieve a headache. The usual supermarket coffee is fine.
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