People across the planet have long enjoyed watermelon. According to historical record, ancient Egyptians first harvested watermelon 5,000 years ago, with cultivation of the fruit then spreading worldwide. Currently, the top producers of watermelon in descending order are Egypt, China, Turkey, United States, and Iran.

Although watermelon is a rich source of healthy antioxidants—including lycopene, ascorbic acid, and citrulline—migraineurs best eschew its consumption. But why?

According to the results of a 2021 qualitative study, in a cohort of 3,935 migraine patients and 1,163 with tension-type headache, plant foods triggered migraine in approximately 40% of participants after 1.5 hours of consumption. Chief among these offenders was watermelon,........

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