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Does Magnesium Help In Treating Migraine?

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Posted on Wed, 15 Jun 2016
Question: What type of magnesium is the best variety to take for timed release absorption? I am also Bi-Polar type 2 and fighting depression all the time. I have had severe migraines for 40+ years. Will mag help? When should I take it and with food?

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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Magnesium glycinate is good form of magnesium.

Detailed Answer:
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Magnesium deficiency is thought to increase a lot of psychiatric disorder including anxiety, migraines, depression etc and it also results in frequent mood swings. Though not much studies have been done but some studies suggest roles of magnesium in migraine. So yes magnesium will surely help you in migraine.

Magnesium Glycinate is one of best forms of magnesium and has good bioavailability and absorption compared to other forms. The form is relatively better tolerable. Its better to be taken with food. Though there are not much studies supporting this.

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Does Magnesium Help In Treating Migraine?

Brief Answer: Magnesium glycinate is good form of magnesium. Detailed Answer: Hello thanks for asking from HCM Magnesium deficiency is thought to increase a lot of psychiatric disorder including anxiety, migraines, depression etc and it also results in frequent mood swings. Though not much studies have been done but some studies suggest roles of magnesium in migraine. So yes magnesium will surely help you in migraine. Magnesium Glycinate is one of best forms of magnesium and has good bioavailability and absorption compared to other forms. The form is relatively better tolerable. Its better to be taken with food. Though there are not much studies supporting this. Thanks.