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Objectives:
Migraine is a common disease worldwide and migraine prevention is primarily currently based on pharmaceuticals. The mechanism of vitamin B2 may positively contribute to migraine. Therefore, this review article has been conducted.
Does vitamin B2 supplementation decrease migraine?
Study design:
This review article included 8 randomized controlled trials and 1 controlled clinical trial with 673 subjects.
Results and conclusions:
The investigators found 400 mg/day vitamin B2 supplementation for 3 months significantly decreased migraine days [p = 0.005, I2 = 89%], duration [p = 0.003, I2 = 0], frequency [p = 0.001, I2 = 65%] and pain score [p = 0.015, I2 = 84%].
The investigators concluded that 400 mg/day vitamin B2 supplementation for 3 months has significant effect on days, duration, frequency and pain score of migraine attacks.
Original title:
Effect of Vitamin B2 supplementation on migraine prophylaxis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Chen YS, Lee HF, […], Hu FW.
Link:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33779525/
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