Is it Possible to Treat Migraines Using Magnesium?
Introduction Magnesium is a key element in numerous important body processes, including the production of energy at a cellular level and the synthesis of important enzymes. Magnesium has been shown to be effective at reducing migraine frequency and severity – especially among women who experience menstrual related migraines. Many people are believed to be deficient in magnesium due to high levels of stress, diets that are not nutritious and the consumption of foods or beverages (alcohol, fat, caffeine) which can block natural absorption. As many as half the people who experience migraines are thought to be deficient in magnesium. How Do I Know If I Am Deficient? People who take antibiotics or diuretics (commonly used to treat high blood pressure) may have a greater chance of being deficient as these particular drugs can reduce levels of magnesium. Health conditions that affect the digestive system (such as Crohn’s disease), where one third to one half of all magnesium is absorbed, can
