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Magnesium is an abundant mineral that is present naturally in ones’ body and food sources. Magnesium is stored in cells and ones’ bones. Clinical trials have shown magnesium taken at 600mg may be an important nutritional support for health while living with migraine. Magnesium for neurologic discomfort has been studied in both the citrate and oxide forms which both have been shown to have lower absorption rates and side effects such as diarrhea. Magnesium malate at 600mg has a higher level of absorption than the studied citrate and oxide forms and can be easier on the gastro-intestinal tract. Magnesium malate taken at 600mg, found in 3 tablets, can be taken once daily.
Key cited studies
- Gaul et al. Improvement of migraine symptoms with a proprietary supplement containing riboflavin, magnesium and Q10: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, multicenter trial. The Journal of Headache and Pain (2015) 16:32.
- Loder E, Burch R, Rizzoli P. The 2012 AHS/AAN guidelines for prevention of episodic migraine: a summary and comparison with other recent clinical practice guidelines. Headache. Jun 2012;52(6):930-945.
- Peikert A, Wilimzig C and Köhne-Volland R. Prophylaxis of migraine with oral magnesium: Results from a prospective, multi-center, placebo-controlled and double-blind randomized study. Cephalalgia 1996; 16: 257–263.
- Pfaffenrath V, Wessely P, Meyer C, et al. Magnesium in the prophylaxis of migraine—a double-blind, placebocontrolled study. Cephalalgia 1996; 16: 4369440.
- Köseoglu E, Talaslioglu A, Gönül AS, et al. The effects of magnesium prophylaxis in migraine without aura. Magnes Res 2008; 21: 101–108.