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Magnesium
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Several studies shows that people suffering from migraine headaches
have lower levels of magnesium both in the blood and brain.
One study done in women showed that taking 600 mg daily of magnesium
reduced migraine frequency in 80% of the subjects.
Dose:
Take 200 mg three times daily.
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| Feverfew |
Several studies show that taking feverfew can significantly reduce the
frequency and severity of migraine headaches.
See the article Feverfew for Migraines - Will This Herb Help? for a quick discussion.
Dose:
Take a standardized extract containing 250 to 500 mcg of parthenolide
once daily. Typical amount of powdered leaf is 50 to 100 mg. It may take up to 6 weeks to see a good response.
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| Butterbur |
Butterbur is traditionally use for treating headaches including
migraines.
Several studies show that taking butterbur can prevent migraine as well
as reducing the frequency, intensity and duration of the pain.
See the article Butterbur for Migraines - Will This Herb Help? for a quick discussion.
Dose:Take
50 to 75 mg of a standardized extract (referenced to 15% of petasin and
isopetasin) twice daily for up to four months.
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| Coenzyme
Q10 |
One study
done in volunteers show that taking coenzyme Q10 reduces the severity
and numbers of migraines. These studies were done in both adults and
children.
However, a more recent well-designed study (May 2011) showed that taking CoQ10 with conventional therapy was no better than just with the conventional therapy alone. (This study used 100 mg daily.)
See CoQ10 for Migraines for the detailed discussion and research studies.
Dose:
Take 100 mg three times daily. It may take up to 3 months to see a good
effect.
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Vitamin B2
(Riboflavin) |
Several
studies, including a well-designed clinical study showed that taking
400 mg daily of vitamin B2 reduce the number and severity of migraine
headaches.
Dose:
Take 400 mg once daily along with a B-complex vitamin. It may take up to 3 months to see good results.
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| 5-HTP |
Taking
5-hydroxytryptophan is shown to reduce symptoms and severity of
migraines.
Low serotonin levels in the brain is
suspected to be partly responsible for migraines. 5-HTP seems to
boost serotonin levels.
Dose:Take
200 to 300 mg twice daily.
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| SAM-e |
Several studies show that taking SAM-e reduces symptoms in some people with migraine headaches.
Dose:Take 400 mg twice a day.
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Fish
Oil
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Helpful
Fish oil
seems to modestly reduce the symptoms of migraine headaches. Expert
believe that it works by regulating how the body produce a chemical
substance calling prostaglandins (PG's).
Fish oil also reduces inflammation and spasms of the blood vessels
while support the health of the brain tissues.
Dose:Take
1 gram of fish oil three or four times daily.
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