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You're comparing a survey (NHANES), which is a questionnaire completed by volunteers, to an active treatment medical study with a placebo control group. Compari
by aodin 8y ago
You're comparing a survey (NHANES), which is a questionnaire completed by volunteers, to an active treatment medical study with a placebo control group. Comparing the N count between these two is essentially apples to oranges.
As to the results of the salt intake survey (Pogoda et al.), it is describing a correlation, not a causation. The actual relationship between salt intake and migraines could also be inverted, or completely independent.
- ianai 8y agoIt’s easy enough to rule out. When I have a migraine and haven’t had Gatorade in a while, I’ll guzzle some down (preferably cold enough for a cold headache). It’s definitey not affecting the large majority of my migraines, but I at least know I tried that avenue too.
- jjeaff 8y agoSounds like you might be dehydrated, which is definitely a known trigger for severe headaches.
- kuwze 8y agoYou’re right. I am unfamiliar with the research; shouldn’t have posted that snarky reply.