Magnesium is another natural substance that is recommended for the control and treatmentĀ of migraine headaches.
Magnesium is a nutritional supplement with numerous effects that support cerebrovascular tone.
These include:
1) inhibition of platelet aggregation
2) interference with synthesis, release, and action of inflammatory mediators
3) direct alterations of cerebrovascular tone
4) inhibition of vasospasm
5) stabilization of cell membranes
Some migraine sufferers with poor cerebrovascular tone have been found to have low brain levels of magnesium. Recommended daily dosages of Magnesium typically range from 200 to 600 mg to compensate for this deficiency — far above what’s found in most multi-vitamins.