Vitamins and minerals for migraine

Vitamins and minerals are essential, indispensable molecules for many physiological functions such as the biochemical reactions, tissue repair, division of cells, and energy production in the human body. The most important ones for migraine patients are; Magnesium, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamin), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B12, folic acid, vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) and iron.

Magnesium
Magnesium is the most important, vital weapon and aid and for migraine patients. That’s why I wrote a separate section on it.

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
This vitamin is required for the use of energy from food, protein, fat and carbohydrates. It is also used in the serotonin metabolism.
Food rich in vitamin B2:
Eggs
Offal
Red meat
Milk and dairy products
Nuts
Mushrooms
Sesame seeds
Sunflower and pumpkin seeds
Whole grains
Green vegetables

Vitamin B1 (thiamin)
Vitamin B1 is used during the metabolic activities of cells. It is necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates. It also serves in the metabolism of serotonin and repairs the myelin layers of brain cells.
Food rich in vitamin B1:
Fish and seafood
Red meat
Nuts
Sunflower and pumpkin seeds
Sesame seeds, chia, and flax seeds
Whole grains
Legumes

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Vitamin B6 is involved in the metabolism of proteins and serotonin and in the activities of the central nervous system cells.
Food rich in vitamin B6:
Sunflower seeds
Sesame seeds, chia, and flax seeds
Nuts
Fish and seafood
Chicken meat
Red meat
Eggs
Dried fruits
Bananas
Avocados
Green leafy vegetables

Folic acid (Vitamin B9)
Folic acid is pivotal in the synthesis and repair of DNA, cell division and development, and the metabolism of neurotransmitters.
Food rich in vitamin folic acid:
Green leafy vegetables
Legumes
Avocados
Green vegetables
Fish and seafood
Liver
Whole grains

Vitamin B12
This vitamin has important roles in the repair of neural cells, the construction of neurotransmitters, and in the synthesis of DNA. It is imperative for the health and functioning of brain cells.
Food rich in vitamin B12:
Red meat
Offal
Eggs
Fish and seafood
Milk and dairy products

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
This vitamin takes part in the metabolism of energy.
Food rich in vitamin B5:

Mushrooms
Milk and dairy products
Fish and seafood
Eggs
Avocado
Red meat
Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds
Chicken meat

Iron
Iron is an essential mineral for the oxygenation of red blood cells.
Food rich in iron:
Offal
Red meat
Pumpkin and sunflower seeds
Sesame seeds
Fish and seafood
Legumes
Whole grains
Dark green vegetables
Dark (bittersweet) chocolate
Soy products