Magnesium: A Solution for Frequent Headaches 

People who get frequent migraines vary in what causes their episodes. A migraine can occur because of a hormone imbalance, stress, nutritional deficiency, or a food allergy. It can be easy to pinpoint some of the triggers, such as excessive worrying and stressors. But other causes aren’t so straightforward.

Even without an apparent reason for the migraines, getting headache help close by is important. When going through treatment, a process of elimination to identify triggers can be helpful, along with dietary and lifestyle changes.

Have You Tried Magnesium for Your Headaches?

When treating frequent headaches and migraines, an excellent first step is to start taking magnesium supplements. Magnesium is an essential mineral that regulates hundreds of different functions within the body, including strengthening bones, regulating blood pressure, and supporting nerve function. However, far too few US adults get enough magnesium daily, so it’s wise to increase your magnesium through supplementation, even if you don’t get frequent headaches.

Research suggests that magnesium oxide can prevent migraines. The American Headache Society recommends taking magnesium oxide at 400 to 500 milligrams daily to prevent migraines. However, replenishing magnesium levels in the body can take many months, so you may not see results immediately. Keeping this in mind, magnesium oxide is only 10% absorbed and at the Blatman Health and Wellness Center it is most often recommended to help with constipation. There are several other forms of magnesium that might be as much as 20% absorbed. These include magnesium citrate, magnesium taurate, and magnesium glycinate. We often recommend a specific alkalinized magnesium to be combined with choline citrate and the combination can be 100% absorbed.

Getting Treatment for Frequent Headaches in Cincinnati

At Blatman Health and Wellness Center, we offer state-of-the-art migraine treatment for all Cincinnati patients. Unlike more traditional remedies that may involve pharmaceuticals, we offer natural treatments that work with your body, not against it, to get at the root of your headaches and provide lasting relief.