What is the magnesium and migraines connection?

Answer by  hibpmgirl (2166)

Magnesium can cause migraines because of the chemical that is in magnesium. If you take a smaller amount the migraines should subside a little.

Answer by  Mradcliff (118)

Two double-blind studies have proven that supplementing magnesium may reduce migraines. Studies have used 600mg of magnesium for a 12 week period, which resulted in a 41. 6% reduction of migraines.

Answer by  JodiJ (312)

Currently research is being conducted into the possible connection of low magnesium and increased migraine headaches. At this time the work is in its preliminary stages and no firm conclusions have been reached. Early evidence does suggest that there is a link, but more work needs to be done.

Answer by  Cali2307 (1337)

There are two reasons why magnesium therapy is being considered a good therapeutic approach to limit migraines. The first is that magnesium plays a role in fortifying the walls of blood vessels. The other reason that it may help is that it can promote better sleep, which can prevent migraines.

Answer by  stiners (221)

Low levels of magnesium may cause nerves in the brain to misfire and induce migraines. There is evidence that taking a daily dose of magnesium daily could help prevent migraines.

Answer by  PJAGANI (231)

Magnesieum helps to dilate arteries tht's how it helps to releive migrain as migrain is due to arterial spasm in the temoparal region.