1. Antioxidant Vitamins
Did you know that increasing your vitamin C intake could reduce inflammation in the body by 45%? That’s what researchers reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in March of 2006. A level of 2000 mg is a good start to decreasing inflammation in the body that may be related to headache. You can always increase it later.
Make sure, also, that you get at least 400 IU vitamin E in your supplements daily. Vitamin E is responsible for reducing inflammation of the muscles, which may occur in the neck and cause headache.
2. Magnesium
This vital mineral has been found in deficiency levels in those who have migraines. It’s an essential mineral for contraction of the blood vessels. Adding 300-400 mg magnesium per day is probably safe, however, without a hair analysis test to see where all your mineral levels are, you’re taking shots in the dark.
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Hello Dr. Moulas,
ReplyDeleteGreat information on vitamin C reducing inflammation! Your information on magnesium will be helpful to my son who has migranes! We are going to try magnesium supplmentation to see if that helps!
Best Regards
Hi Peter,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment! Let me know if I can help you in any way. Vitamin C is great for the Immune System. Magnesium also helps with sleeping disorders.
Sincerely,
Dr. Bob Moulas