How does magnesium work for migraines?
Magnesium is a dietary mineral that helps regulate blood vessel size, serotonin function, and nerve activity in the brain, among other functions. Magnesium deficiency is thought to be at least one important factor in migraine attacks. Many studies suggest that magnesium might be a common denominator in both the vascular and the neural theories of migraine. In support of the vascular theory, magnesium deficiency results in blood vessel constriction and adding magnesium to the diet leads to the opening (dilation) of blood vessels. In support of the neural theory, magnesium deficiency has been linked with the production and release of substance P12-a biochemical that contributes to the inflammation of nerves and headache pain. In a recent study conducted by Dr Alexander Mauskop and his colleagues, they reported an 85% success rate in treating migraines with an intravenous injection of magnesium. In the study 85% of the magnesium deficient men and women in the middle of a migraine attack e
