Benefit 6. Easing Migraines and Headaches: Magnesium’s Role in Pain Relief
Migraines and headaches are common health issues that disproportionately affect women. Magnesium has been found to play a significant role in alleviating the pain and severity of migraines and headaches by influencing various mechanisms involved in their development. These include the regulation of neurotransmitters, blood vessel constriction, and the control of inflammation.
Magnesium helps to regulate the activity of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, which play a role in the development of migraines. By maintaining the proper balance of these neurotransmitters, magnesium can help prevent the onset of migraines and reduce their severity.
Another way magnesium helps with migraines and headaches is by promoting the relaxation of blood vessels. Constriction of blood vessels in the brain is a common trigger for migraines and headaches, and magnesium’s ability to relax blood vessels can help alleviate this issue.
Finally, magnesium has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce the pain associated with migraines and headaches. By reducing inflammation in the brain and surrounding tissues, magnesium can help alleviate the pain and discomfort that often accompanies these conditions.
Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of magnesium supplementation in reducing the frequency and severity of migraines and headaches in women. A randomized controlled trial published in the journal Headache found that women who received magnesium supplements experienced a significant reduction in migraine frequency and severity compared to those who received a placebo. Another study found that magnesium supplementation was effective in reducing the frequency of tension headaches in women. (6)
