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Migraine Treatment with Magnesium

The use of magnesium supplementation for the treatment of migraines.

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Feb 8, 2026

What randomized trials exist testing electrolyte or oral salt interventions for acute migraine relief?

Randomized trials directly testing or electrolyte “salt-loading” for immediate, acute migraine relief are essentially absent; the randomized evidence instead clusters around (a) intravenous magnesium ...

Feb 8, 2026

does a pinch of salt under tongue help with headache?

A small pinch of held under the tongue is a common folk test and remedy for headaches and migraines, and some clinicians and patient communities report immediate relief in certain cases — most plausib...

Jan 14, 2026

What safety considerations and contraindications should clinicians consider before recommending high‑dose potassium or magnesium supplements?

High‑dose potassium and magnesium carry narrow safety margins in specific patient groups: renal impairment, potassium‑sparing diuretics or ACE inhibitor use, and conditions that alter urine output or ...

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