Vitamins For Migraine Headaches

By Sandra Kim Leong

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You should think about consuming vitamins for your migraine headaches. This is because studies show that there is a link between migraine headache sufferers and a deficiency in certain vitamins and minerals. Normally, if you eat a balanced health diet, then you should have an adequate supply of all essential vitamins and minerals. However, you would find that most of us do not eat well for various reasons. For your migraine headaches, I suggest that you try the following supplements: Magnesium, Calcium, B2 (Riboflavin) and B6 (Pyridoxine).

In fact, you may already have heard about Magnesium being effective in reducing the frequency and intensities of your migraine headache. Magnesium is found to be needed for the proper performance of serotonin. In addition, magnesium affects your arteries. When your body is low in magnesium, your arteries will constrict more. This can result in the debiliating pains that you are experiencing.

In natural sources of food, Magnesium can be found in dark green leafy vegetables, whole grains, seafood, beans and nuts. However, do take a note in what you eating because some of these foods, like nuts, can also trigger headaches. Hence, you may wish to consider Magnesium supplements instead.

Calcium is another mineral that can be readily found in dark green leafy vegetables. Dairy products and seafood also contain good sources of calcium.

If you are taking Magnesium supplements and decide to take Calcium supplements too then you should know that you cannot take them at the same time of the day. This is because Calcium can block the body’s ability to properly absorb Magnesium. Therefore take them say one in the morning and the other in the evening.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) and Vitamin B6 have been proven headache pain relief products that will reduce the number of migraines you will have. While you may prefer to take a B complex supplement, please note that the other B vitamins are not proven headache pain treatment products. However, you may still wish to take the other B vitamins nonetheless, as they are known to reduce the risk of strokes.

You should definitely consult your health care provider about consuming the above mentioned vitamins for migraine prevention. Ask him for recommended dosages that you should take. Another thing that you can do to help reduce your migraine pains is to avoid food triggers. It is definitely a better idea to take these vitamins for migraine headaches rather than treat your headache pains with drugs!