We investigated how vitamin D levels relate to migraines and whether vitamin D supplementation can help people who suffer from these headaches. Our analysis included a range of studies, focusing on differences in vitamin D levels between migraine sufferers and those who do not experience migraines.
We found that migraineurs had significantly lower levels of serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D compared to nonmigraineurs, indicating a noteworthy connection. In fact, vitamin D deficiency was shown to be associated with an increased likelihood of experiencing migraines.
When it comes to treatment, we observed that taking vitamin D supplements seemed to help reduce the frequency of migraines. However, it's important to note that while vitamin D supplementation made a difference in how often migraines occurred, it did not significantly impact how long these headaches lasted or their severity.
Overall, it appears that while vitamin D might help lessen the occurrence of migraines for some, it may not be a solution for everyone, particularly in regards to reducing the intensity or duration of such headaches.