Category Archives: Migraine

Niacin as a Treatment for Migraines

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Niacin is a compound that belongs to the B vitamin group of vitamins. Niacin is also referred to as nicotinic acid and it is available as a supplement, usually in tablets of anywhere from a few milligrams to a few … Continue reading →

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Headaches and Nutrition

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Robert Barrington

A number of studies have investigated the dietary triggers for headaches. Estimates vary, but dietary triggers have been identified for the generation of migraine headaches in between 10 and 64 % of cases. The duration of the trigger event varies … Continue reading →

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Riboflavin for Migraines?

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Robert Barrington

he treatment and management of migraines is challenging because the underlying causes are not fully understood. However, patients with mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episode show reduced mitochondrial energy transfer which causes migraine-like headaches. Riboflavin, vitamin B2, is effective … Continue reading →

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