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Time to effect
4–12 weeks of daily use
Effort level
low
Category
Natural
Typical approach
Supplement / herb
How it works
Magnesium deficiency is found in up to 50% of migraineurs during attacks. Magnesium stabilises nerve membranes and modulates NMDA receptors involved in cortical spreading depression.
A preventive, not an acute treatment. Loose stools possible — start at 200mg and titrate up. 400mg/day is the standard trial dose.
Meta-analysis of RCTs shows magnesium supplementation significantly reduces migraine frequency. Included in Canadian and German headache society prevention guidelines.
Community experiences
Anonymous · 0xa3f2
Tried for 6 weeks
“Noticeably less frequent issues after about a month of consistent use. Worth sticking with.”
Anonymous · 0xb71c
Tried for 4 weeks
“Good results overall. Had to adjust the approach slightly but found what worked for me. Would recommend trying it.”
Anonymous · 0xc8a1
Tried for 2 weeks
“Some improvement but not as dramatic as I hoped. Might need longer to see full benefit. Still continuing.”
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