Journal of Nutraceuticals and Food Science

The Effects of Curcuma domestica, Zingiber officinale and Magnesium for Migraine Prophylaxis

In the US and worldwide, the prevalence of migraines is increasing. Migraines are considered to be a severely disabling condition. Migraines can onset due to noxious stimuli inducing flaccidity of the vasculature for 24-48 hours. There are a number of mechanisms that may be responsible. However, the most prominent are irregularities of the trigeminovascular system, a platelet disorder, serotonin deficiency and mitochondrial dysfunction. The addition of Curcuma domestica or Zingiber officinale into the diet or supplementation with these herbs or magnesium may help to reduce the frequency of migraines by mitigating the possible etiological mechanisms.

Author(s):

Brett R. Martin DC

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