The markets are flooded with natural remedies for migraines and almost every other ailment. Rarely, however, are these scientifically supported by clinical trials. coQ10 is one of the few natural supplements that has been extensively studied and more recently found to help prevent migraine headaches.
coQ10 is a naturally occurring compound in the body used for cell growth and protection against free radical damage. Animal studies have shown coQ10 to help with immune system function, and it helps protect against certain types of cancers.
A trial published in Cephalalgia found that coQ10 is essential in the mitochondrial electron transport chain and thus in the treatment of mitochondrial disorders. Because of it’s behavior within cells, it was thought CoQ10 could be helpful in the prevention of migraines as well, so researchers decided to investigate this further.
In large-scale study, slightly more than 60 percent of patients taking 150-600 mg of coQ10 daily had at least a 50 percent reduction of migraines frequency by the end of the four month trial. Furthermore, this supplement was found to be helpful in migraines with and without aura.
With the very few side effects (mostly gastrointestinal complains like nausea), it was concluded in this large-scale study that coQ10 is an excellent addition to migraine prevention measures. It can be given to nearly any age group without potentially dangerous side effects associated with prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Generally speaking, it will take six and 12 weeks for supplementation to relieve patients’ migraines.
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