You can learn about many natural alternatives to treat and cure migraines, and in order to heal your problem, you can begin by understanding what migraines are and what their causes are.
What are migraines and what are the causes
There are two types of "common" headaches: tension and migraine. Sadly, most doctors prescribe headache relief medications without even knowing the true cause of the headaches, no matter what type the migraines are.
Although migraines are not as common as tension headaches, they can be very debilitating for those who suffer from them. This type of headache occurs when the blood vessels in the head and neck contract, resulting in a decrease in blood flow to the vessels. The consequent stabbing pain, most often on one side of the head, is frequently accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.
Migraines and riboflavin
There are two enzymes that make up riboflavin (also known as vitamin B2): flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) and flavin mononucleotide (FMN). There is growing evidence that a deficiency in these two enzymes plays an important role in the development of migraine headaches.
These enzymes appear to be required by the mitochondrial electron transport chain. So if vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is insufficient, mitochondrial oxygen metabolism in the brain results in migraine pathology.
Studies prove riboflavin therapy prevents migraines
Studies have been done to demonstrate the benefits of riboflavin therapy with positive results in treating migraines.
One of these studies was a randomized, placebo-controlled trial conducted in 1998. The trial explores the effect of 400 mg of riboflavin per day for three months in fifty-four men and women with a history of migraine headaches. Treatment appeared to be most effective by the third month in reducing the frequency of migraine attacks along with a reduction in the number of days the migraine lasted.
The trial reported the following conclusion:
Due to its high efficacy, excellent tolerance, and low cost, riboflavin is an interesting option for migraine prophylaxis and a candidate for a comparative trial with an established prophylactic drug.
A 2004 study published in the European Journal of Neurology also explored the use of "high dose" riboflavin in the frequency, duration and intensity of migraine sufferers aged twenty to sixty-five. Again, the dose used was 400 mg for a period of three months. The result was shown to be similar to the 1998 study with a decrease in the frequency of headaches:
In line with previous studies, our findings show that riboflavin is a safe and well-tolerated alternative in migraine prophylaxis.
It's all about stress.
Emotional stress has been known to be a major "trigger" for migraines for a long time. During those periods of stress, your body "contracts," so to speak, reducing the flow of blood and oxygen to all areas of the body, including the brain. It is also known that stress depletes the body of vital nutrients, especially the B vitamins, and that when people experience chronic emotional stress, they also feel fatigued.
This can certainly offer another explanation for the subclinical riboflavin deficiency that results in migraine headaches, including ocular migraines. It is important to note that all prescription medications (as well as over-the-counter medications) that are generally taken for migraines result in further depletion of the vitamin.
This unfortunate cycle in which many people travel continuously is unnecessary. Fortunately, vitamin B2 (riboflavin) has been shown to be extremely effective in relieving migraine headaches, without any side effects.
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