Migraine
Recurring, often severe headaches that can come with nausea and sensitivity to light.
7 findings across 4 topics. Strongest evidence: Feverfew and butterbur (C), Riboflavin (vitamin B2) (C), Acupuncture (C).
Grades show how certain the evidence is, not how big the effect is. How we grade evidence
What helps
Feverfew and butterbur
- Reduces how often migraines happen (butterbur) — Benefit, grade C: Limited
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)
- Reduces migraine attacks in adults — Benefit, grade C: Limited
Acupuncture
- Lowers how often migraines strike — Benefit, grade C: Limited
Magnesium
- Prevents migraine attacks — Benefit, grade C: Limited
Mixed evidence
Feverfew and butterbur
- Reduces how often migraines happen (feverfew) — Mixed results, grade C: Limited
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)
- Prevents migraines in children — Mixed results, grade C: Limited
Doesn't seem to help
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)
- Prevents migraines when combined with magnesium, feverfew or CoQ10 — No effect, grade C: Limited