Niacin may reduce migraine riskAssociation between Dietary Niacin Intake and Migraine among American Adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Directly addresses niacin and migraine
We examined the link between dietary niacin intake and migraine occurrences by analyzing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. This study focused on adults over 20 years old, looking specifically at their reported experiences with severe headaches and the amount of niacin they consume daily.
Among the 10,246 participants, we found that 20.1% reported having migraines. Those who had a higher intake of niacin showed a lower likelihood of experiencing migraines. For instance, compared to individuals with the lowest niacin intake, those in higher intake categories (Q2, Q3, and Q4) had significantly reduced odds of suffering from migraines. The results indicated that increasing dietary niacin had a favorable effect, suggesting an L-shaped curve relationship where the optimal intake appears to be around 21 mg per day.
This study highlighted a possible connection between niacin consumption and migraine prevention, indicating that moderate levels might play a protective role. However, it’s important to approach these findings cautiously, as they don’t establish cause and effect directly. Further research could illuminate how dietary choices might influence migraine frequency and severity.
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We explored the potential effectiveness of niacin, combined with other nutraceuticals, in preventing migraines in children and adolescents. Our study included 99 young participants, aged 6 to 17, suffering from primary headaches. We focused on different compounds used alongside niacin, such as magnesium, L-tryptophan, and B vitamins.
After assessing the impact of these combinations over a year, we found that all tested compounds, including those featuring niacin, significantly reduced the frequency of migraines. However, it's important to note that we didn't analyze the isolated effect of niacin alone, as it was part of a broader formula. This makes it a bit challenging to determine exactly how much niacin contributed to the improvements seen in migraine frequency.
Overall, the study showcased promising results for the use of nutraceuticals in headache management, with parents and children generally responding well to the treatment plans. However, further research would be needed to clarify the specific role of niacin in these mixtures.
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