Migraine is a neurological disorder that causes severe headaches and, in many cases, nausea and vomiting. People with migraines are usually unable to work during the attack. A dark room with absolute silence it is often the only place migraine sufferers can be.
Although migraine triggers are known, science is still in the dark about the causes and treatment of most attacks. What exactly happens in the body during a migraine is not known Few preventive measures are known.
Foods that can cause migraines
A migraine attack can be triggered by stress or hormonal fluctuations. Diet can also play a role, but valid general recommendations are difficult to make.
Wine, cheese and caffeine are common migraine triggers, although, paradoxically, caffeine can also relieve pain in some cases. Some drugs can also be at the source.
Can vitamin B1 help with migraines?
If some foods can cause migraines, others can prevent them. A study published in the journal Headaches: The Journal of Headaches and Facial Pain indicates that Vitamin B1 (thiamine) may help prevent migraines in some patients.
Vitamin B1 is important for the health of the nervous system, for mood balance and intellectual performance. It is also involved in carbohydrate metabolism and collagen formation.
In the study, researchers from Zhengzhou University (China) analyzed data from more than 13,000 participants, of these, 2,745 had experienced an episode of severe headache or migraine in the past three months.
The age of the participants, their lifestyle, possible other diseases and, above all, their diet were recorded. It was particularly evident in women who The more thiamine (vitamin B1) you get in your diet, the lower your risk of migraines.
The study confirms that diet has a significant influence on the occurrence of migraines and that vitamin B1 could explain its preventive effect on it is involved in the regulation of serotonin levels in the brain.
Dietary supplement with vitamin B1 and magnesium
Vitamin B1 could be a useful supplement for migraine sufferers. Since the activity of vitamin B1 is closely related to magnesium, it is possible that if there is a deficiency in this mineral, supplementation with B1 alone will not have any effect. Fortunately, foods rich in vitamin B1 are often also high in magnesium.
The vitamin B1 requirement of an adult is 1 to 1.3 mg per day. If you want to take vitamin B1 as a dietary supplement, we recommend taking a vitamin B complex, as they support each other and optimize their effect.
It is recommended as a magnesium supplement Magnesium citrate, which is quickly absorbed. Both can be taken preventively or at the first sign of a migraine.
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