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Vitamins and Minerals to Help Prevent and Treat Headaches

  • Bromelain - An enzyme that helps to regulate the inflammatory response.  Found in high concentrations in the stems of pineapple
  • Calcium and Magnesium -Minerals that help to alleviate muscular tension; eficiency may be a cause for migraines; relaxes muscles and blood vessels
  • Coenzyme Q10 - Improves tissue oxygenation, is mainly found in seafood, which contains only small amounts.  Also produced in all cells of the body
  • Glucosamine Sulfate - A natural alternative to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.  An amino sugar that is normally formed in humans from glucose
  • L-Tyrosine and L-Glutamine - For relief of cluster headaches.  L-Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid that’s responsible for keeping overall healthy metabolism.  L-Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the human body
  • Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) - Can relieve pain, is a nonmetallic organic compound which falls to earth as a natural part of the water cycle.
  • Potassium - For the proper sodium and potassium balance, which is needed to avoid water retention; water retention can put undue pressure on the brain.  Potassium is important for the maintenance of a healthy nervous system and a regular heart rhythm.  It helps to prevent stroke, aids in proper muscle contraction, and works with sodium to control the body’s water balance.
  • Primrose Oil - Supplies essential fatty acids, which promote healthy circulation, help regulate the inflammatory response, and relieve pain.  The human body cannot produce these acids on its own, but they are needed for the production of certain hormones and other vital substances
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin)- Improves circulation and aids in the functioning of the nervous system.  Very important to the overall health of the body
  • Vitamin B-Complex - B vitamins work best when taken together, become less easily absorbed as we age
  • Vitamin B6 - Removes excess water from tissues, essential for hormonal balance, enzyme function, and a strong immune system.
  • Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids - Protects against harmful effects of pollution and aids production of anti-stress hormones.  Every disease and syndrome that we know of is directly affected by vitamin C
  • Vitamin E - Improves circulation; use d-alpha-tocopherol form, most important antioxidant in the protection and prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease

All of the above named vitamins are available in supplement form.  Knowing your health and risks associated with your family history and other factors will help you to determine which vitamin deficiencies you may have.

 
 

 

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