Deficiency Of These Four Things In Your Body Can Increase The Risk Of Migraines By 300 Percent

By Editorial Staff in Health and Fitness On 22nd January 2016
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#1 Introduction

Migraines are very serious headaches that can be debilitating. Symptoms include shooting pains to the head, nausea, vomiting and light sensitivity. Over 3 million US adult citizens suffer from migraine attacks, so it is very important to get the word out on how relief can be sought. Over the counter meds can help, but few really deal with the true issues causing the migraines.

Turns out there are deficiencies in our diets that can cause migraines to occur. Here you can check out four of the most important things which are lacking in our bodies that will cause migraines.

#2 Treatment

The severity of migraines can range from mild to debilitating. Therefore, the treatments can differ. While there's no cure, there are meds that help and prevent migraines. There are pain relieving meds and then there are preventive meds.

The pain relievers include things like aspirin, Tylenol and ibuprofen. Opioid medicines, Anti-nausea medicines and Ergots.

Preventive medications include Beta blockers, anti-depressants, anti-seizure medicines and some pain relievers.

Sometimes, the key to solving the migraine puzzle is finding our what important compounds the body may be lacking. Here are four very important compounds to take note of:

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#3 Folic acid and Vitiman B12

Folic acid and vitamin B12 both play a huge role in preventing anemia. If you are lacking either of these, this can result in migraines. Folic acid and Vitamin B12 deficiency will also cause fatigue, memory loss and irritability.

The catch-22 when taking aspirin to relieve migraine pain is that the aspirin may lower the levels of folic acid and make B12 absorption difficult. So while you are relieving pain on one hand, you are opening up the door for more migraines on the other.

#4 Copper and Iron

While women are more prone to deficits in copper and iron than men, anyone can be affected by them. Low levels of these vital minerals can cause anemia which is the major cause of migraines. When copper levels are high, it is easier for iron to be absorbed through the foods we consume. Kale, beans, nuts, goat cheese and avocados are all copper rich sources, while beans, whole grains, sunflower seeds, green leafy veggies and even chocolates are high in iron.

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#5 Pyridoxine

This vitamin is found in cerals, beans, veggies, and liver. It is used for the treatment of both anemia and pyridoxine deficiency, as well as heart disease. However, migraine preventinon is where this vitamin really shines.

Pyridoxine is important for keeping sugar, proteins and fats all functioning properly in the body while also keeping the brain, nerves and blood vessels healthy. It also aids in Magnesium absorption.

1.7mg of pyridoxine everyday through natural foods is recommended.

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#6 Vitamin D

Low levels of vitamin D can cause the body to poorly absorb magnesium and increasing inflammation responses. Deficiency of vitamin D is related to migraines.

You can up your vitamin D doses by exposure to sunlight. This becomes especially important during the winter months. Vitamin D can be taken through foods such as eggs, beans, beef liver, mushrooms, milk and orange juice.

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#7

If you do experience very severe migraines, always see a doctor.