Effective Supplements for Headache Relief and Migraine Prevention
A detailed discussion on supplements that can help alleviate headaches and prevent migraines, including magnesium, riboflavin, CoQ10, feverfew, and butterbur. Recommendations and resources for further research are provided.
i have headages
I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing headaches. While supplements can sometimes help manage headache symptoms, it's important to consult with a healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
That being said, certain supplements are popularly used to support headache relief and prevention. Some of these include:
- Magnesium: Magnesium deficiency has been linked to headaches and migraines. Supplements may help reduce the frequency and severity of headaches1.
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2): Riboflavin is often recommended for preventing migraines2.
- Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): Some studies suggest that CoQ10 supplements can reduce the frequency of migraines3.
- Feverfew: An herbal supplement that has been traditionally used to prevent migraines4.
- Butterbur: Another herbal remedy that may help reduce the frequency of migraines5.
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Footnotes
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Sun-Edelstein C, Mauskop A. "Role of magnesium in the pathogenesis and treatment of migraines." Clin Neurosci. 2009. PubMed ↩
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Thompson DF, Saluja HS. "Riboflavin in migraine prophylaxis." Ann Pharmacother. 2004. PubMed ↩
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Sandor PS, Di Clemente L, Coppola G, et al. "Efficacy of coenzyme Q10 in migraine prophylaxis: a randomized controlled trial." Neurology. 2005. PubMed ↩
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Johnson ES, Kadam NP, Hylands DM, Hylands PJ. "Efficacy of feverfew as prophylactic treatment of migraine." Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1985. PubMed ↩
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Lipton RB, Gobel H, Einhaupl KM, Wilks K, Mauskop A. "Petasites hybridus root (butterbur) is an effective preventive treatment for migraine." Neurology. 2004. PubMed ↩