Although both men and women can develop migraine as a result of low magnesium, women are especially prone to this type of migraine during periods and the latter part of pregnancy. In one study, 80 per cent of a group of 3000 women appeared to have a good response to magnesium supplements. Dr Werbach recommends combining a magnesium supplement with vitamin B6 to help raise magnesium levels and make it more effective.

!ADeanne Pearson