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Treating the Underlying Causes of Chronic Migraine
As the pioneer and global leader of Functional Medicine, the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) leads and catalyses the efforts of a large and expanding Functional Medicine ecosystem, including providers, educators, payers, industry leaders, regulators, and influencers.
2022
Abstract
Pinpointing the exact pathophysiology of migraines is challenging. This insight from the IFM looks at mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress and gastrointestinal disorders as key players in the role of migraine development and progression. Research suggests that the prevalence of migraines can be increased with a number of gastrointestinal conditions such as helicobacter pylori infection, irritable bowel syndrome and coeliac disease. Nutrition interventions that have been shown to improve quality of life in chronic migraine sufferers includes the ketogenic diet and nutrient supplementation with riboflavin, CoQ10 and magnesium.