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• What is magnesium?
• How can magnesium help your migraine?
• How much magnesium do you need to take to help your migraine?

What Is Magnesium?

Magnesium is an essential mineral which:

• It is a co-factor in many of the body’s enzymes
• It is essential for the production of energy
• It is important for the nervous system and heart muscles
• It promotes healthy muscles
• It strengthens teeth and bones

The foods which are rich in magnesium are:

• Beans
• Brewer’s Yeast
• Buckwheat Flour
• Crab
• Garlic
• Green Peas
• Nuts
• Potato Skins
• Raisins
• Wheat Germ

How Can Magnesium Help Your Migraine?

Magnesium can help your migraine because studies have shown that people who suffer from migraine tend to have lower levels of magnesium in their brain and blood compared to non-sufferers.

Research has shown that by taking magnesium supplements you can reduce the frequency of migraine attacks.

How Much Magnesium Do You Need To Take To Help Your Migraine?

To help reduce the frequency of you migraine attacks, try taking between 200mg and 500mg per day of magnesium supplements.

Note: As with all supplements, please consult your doctor before taking magnesium supplements.

Magnesium is generally safe to take, but in very large amounts it can cause diarrhea. Magnesium is best taken in conjunction with calcium, phosphorus and vitamin A.

So, to sum up…

Magnesium is an essential mineral.
People who suffer from migraine tend to have lower blood levels and brain levels of magnesium.
Research has shown that magnesium can help to reduce the frequency of migraine attacks.

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