The #1 Vitamin Deficiency Behind Migraines (MUST KNOW)

Dr. Eric Berg DC
13 Apr 202405:00

Summary

TLDRThis script delves into the connection between migraines and vitamin deficiencies, particularly the role of riboflavin (vitamin B2). It highlights the genetic predisposition to migraines and the potential for epigenetic factors to mitigate this. The script suggests that increasing B2 intake to 400mg daily could help prevent migraines and recommends a stepwise intake strategy during an attack. It also touches on the importance of glutathione and oxidative stress in migraines and other brain disorders like Parkinson's, and briefly mentions alternative remedies like sea salt and herbal antioxidants.

Takeaways

  • πŸ€• Migraines can cause debilitating hypersensitivity to smell, sound, and sight, often leading to nausea and vomiting.
  • 🧬 Most migraines have a genetic component, but understanding epigenetic factors can potentially help override these genetic weaknesses.
  • πŸ§ͺ Clinical trials have shown significant improvement in migraines with the use of certain treatments, although results vary.
  • πŸ‘οΈ Migraines often affect the ocular region, and one-sided eye problems may benefit from specific remedies.
  • 🧬 There's a strong connection between mitochondria and headaches, particularly when mitochondria are underfunctioning.
  • πŸ’Š Riboflavin, or vitamin B2, is involved with an enzyme that helps preserve aerobic metabolism in mitochondria.
  • 🚫 A deficiency in riboflavin can lead to overexcitation of the nervous system and brain, potentially causing migraines.
  • πŸ›‘οΈ Riboflavin also helps build glutathione, which acts as a sponge against oxidative damage and inflammation.
  • πŸ’Š To counteract migraines, it's suggested to take increased amounts of B2, specifically 400 milligrams per day.
  • πŸ”„ In the event of a migraine, taking B2 in 100-milligram increments at hourly intervals can be beneficial, not exceeding 400 milligrams per day.
  • 🌿 Other natural remedies like ginger or turmeric can also help reduce migraines due to their antioxidant properties.

Q & A

  • What is the most common vitamin deficiency associated with migraines according to the script?

    -The most common vitamin deficiency associated with migraines, as mentioned in the script, is riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2.

  • How does the script suggest that migraines are often related to genetics?

    -The script suggests that the majority of migraines are genetic and that understanding epigenetic factors could potentially help override this genetic weakness.

  • What is the role of mitochondria in migraines as described in the script?

    -The script describes a dysfunction in the mitochondria that may not allow it to work correctly, which is related to the occurrence of migraines.

  • How does riboflavin (vitamin B2) help with the aerobic metabolism in mitochondria?

    -Riboflavin is involved with an enzyme that helps preserve the aerobic metabolism in mitochondria, which is essential for converting food into energy using oxygen.

  • What is the recommended daily intake of vitamin B2 to help with migraines as per the script?

    -The script recommends taking 400 milligrams of vitamin B2 per day to help with migraines.

  • How should one take vitamin B2 when experiencing a migraine according to the script?

    -The script suggests taking vitamin B2 in 100 milligram doses, waiting an hour between each dose, and continuing this process until the migraine is gone, without exceeding 400 milligrams a day.

  • What is the connection between glutathione and migraines mentioned in the script?

    -Glutathione acts like a sponge to help with oxidative damage, and the script suggests that a lack of glutathione or too much oxidative damage can create damage to neurons, which is related to migraines.

  • How does the script relate the failure of the glutathione mechanism to Parkinson's disease?

    -The script mentions that one of the earliest indications for Parkinson's disease is the failure of the glutathione mechanism, indicating a potential link between oxidative damage and neurological disorders.

  • What are the other potential causes of headaches discussed in the script?

    -The script mentions sodium deficiency and oxidative stress or free radical damage as other potential causes of headaches.

  • What natural remedies are suggested in the script for reducing headaches and migraines?

    -The script suggests using herbal antioxidants like ginger or turmeric to help reduce headaches and migraines.

  • Is there additional information on potential causes of headaches available in the script?

    -Yes, the script mentions a video that provides other potential causes of headaches for further information.

Outlines

00:00

πŸ€• Understanding Migraines and Their Genetic Link

This paragraph discusses the commonality of migraines and their genetic predisposition. It explains that while migraines are often inherited, they can be managed through understanding epigenetic factors. The speaker introduces the concept of epigenetics as a means to potentially override genetic weaknesses. The paragraph also touches on clinical trials that have shown significant improvement in migraines, with the exception of a few that didn't yield results, possibly due to non-genetic causes. The connection between migraines and the ocular system is highlighted, suggesting that eye-related issues might be particularly responsive to certain remedies.

🧬 Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Its Role in Migraines

The speaker delves into the relationship between mitochondrial function and migraines, suggesting a dysfunction in the mitochondria that affects aerobic metabolism. This dysfunction is linked to an overexcitation of the nervous system and the brain, potentially due to a lack of a specific vitamin. The paragraph also mentions the role of this vitamin in building glutathione, which acts as a protective sponge against oxidative damage and inflammation. The connection between mitochondrial health and neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease is briefly explored, emphasizing the importance of maintaining glutathione levels for neuronal health.

πŸ’Š Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) as a Migraines Remedy

The paragraph introduces riboflavin, or vitamin B2, as a key nutrient involved in an enzyme that aids in preserving aerobic metabolism within the mitochondria. It is suggested that a deficiency in this vitamin could lead to the overexcitation of neurons and increased oxidative stress, which are implicated in migraines. The speaker recommends increasing the daily intake of B2 to 400 milligrams to override a potential resistance, especially for those with a genetic predisposition to mitochondrial issues. A step-by-step approach to taking B2 during a migraine is provided, emphasizing not to exceed the daily limit.

πŸ›‘ Additional Migraines Triggers and Natural Remedies

The final paragraph of the script addresses other potential causes of migraines, such as sodium deficiency and oxidative stress. It suggests simple remedies like increasing sea salt intake to reduce migraines and headaches quickly. The paragraph also recommends herbal antioxidants like ginger or turmeric to combat oxidative stress and potentially alleviate migraines. The speaker encourages viewers to watch another video for more information on general headache causes and potential solutions.

Mindmap

Keywords

πŸ’‘Migraine

Migraine is a severe type of headache characterized by intense pulsing or throbbing pain, often on one side of the head, and is frequently accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. In the video, migraines are discussed as a common condition with a genetic component, which can be debilitating and affect the quality of life. The script mentions that migraines can increase the impulse to vomit and create hypersensitivity to sensory stimuli.

πŸ’‘Genetics

Genetics refers to the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms. The script explains that the majority of migraines have a genetic basis, meaning they can run in families. However, it also introduces the concept of epigenetics, suggesting that environmental factors and behaviors can influence gene expression and potentially mitigate the effects of genetic predispositions to migraines.

πŸ’‘Epigenetics

Epigenetics is the study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration of the genetic code itself. The video discusses epigenetic factors as elements that could potentially override genetic weaknesses associated with migraines, indicating that while someone may have a genetic predisposition, lifestyle and environmental changes can still have a significant impact on their manifestation.

πŸ’‘Mitochondria

Mitochondria are membrane-bound organelles found in the cells of eukaryotic organisms, known as the 'powerhouses' of the cell because they generate most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), used as a source of chemical energy. The script suggests a relationship between migraines and mitochondrial dysfunction, particularly an underfunctioning mitochondria that affects the aerobic metabolism and contributes to the overexcitation of the nervous system.

πŸ’‘Aerobic Metabolism

Aerobic metabolism is the process by which cells use oxygen to convert glucose into energy. The script mentions that the vitamin discussed (riboflavin) is involved with an enzyme that helps preserve aerobic metabolism in mitochondria, highlighting the importance of this process in converting food into energy using oxygen.

πŸ’‘Riboflavin

Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is one of the eight B vitamins. The video emphasizes the importance of riboflavin in preventing and treating migraines, especially in individuals with a genetic predisposition. It is suggested that increasing the intake of B2 can help override a resistance to the vitamin and support mitochondrial function.

πŸ’‘Glutathione

Glutathione is a tripeptide that acts as an antioxidant and a detoxifying agent, protecting cells against reactive oxygen species and toxins. The script describes glutathione as a 'sponge' that helps mitigate oxidative damage and inflammation, which is linked to mitochondrial dysfunction and the occurrence of migraines.

πŸ’‘Oxidative Stress

Oxidative stress is a condition where an imbalance occurs between the production of free radicals and the ability of the body to counteract or detoxify their harmful effects through neutralization by antioxidants. The video mentions oxidative stress as a common issue in migraines, suggesting that it contributes to the inflammation and damage associated with the condition.

πŸ’‘Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement and motor control. The script briefly mentions Parkinson's as a brain problem where one of the earliest indications is the failure of the glutathione mechanism, indicating a connection between oxidative damage and the health of neurons.

πŸ’‘Herbal Antioxidants

Herbal antioxidants are natural substances derived from plants that can help protect the body against oxidative stress by neutralizing free radicals. The video recommends ginger and turmeric as examples of powerful herbal antioxidants that can be used to combat migraines by addressing the oxidative stress and inflammation associated with the condition.

Highlights

Migraines can be debilitating and create hypersensitivity to smell, sound, and sight.

Majority of migraines are genetic, but understanding epigenetic factors may help override this genetic weakness.

Epigenetics refers to factors above genetics that can influence the expression of genetic traits.

Clinical trials have shown significant improvement in migraines, with mixed results in some and no results in others.

Migraines often affect the ocular system, and one-sided eye problems may benefit from a specific remedy.

Mitochondrial dysfunction is linked to headaches, particularly when there is a hypofunctioning state.

Riboflavin, or vitamin B2, is involved with an enzyme that helps preserve aerobic metabolism in mitochondria.

A lack of vitamin B2 can lead to overexcitation of the nervous system and brain.

Vitamin B2 also helps build up glutathione, which acts as a sponge for oxidative damage and inflammation.

High doses of B2 (400 milligrams per day) are recommended to override genetic resistance to B2.

In Parkinson's disease, the failure of the glutathione mechanism is one of the earliest indications.

Taking 400 mg of B2 daily can be a preventative measure against migraines.

During a migraine, taking B2 in 100-milligram increments hourly can help alleviate symptoms without exceeding the daily limit.

A sodium deficiency may be a cause of migraines, and increasing sea salt intake can reduce them.

Oxidative stress and free radical damage are common issues in migraines, which can be addressed with herbal antioxidants.

Ginger and turmeric are recommended herbal antioxidants that can help get rid of migraines.

There are other potential causes of headaches that are discussed in a separate video.

Transcripts

play00:00

let's talk about the most common vitamin

play00:03

deficiency in migraines if you've ever

play00:05

had a migraine it can be debilitating it

play00:08

creates this hypers sensitivity of your

play00:11

smell your sound your sight so you want

play00:14

to stay in the dark it can increase the

play00:16

impulse to vomit or feel nauseous so

play00:18

apparently when I did this research I

play00:20

found something that I didn't know

play00:22

before the majority of these migraines

play00:25

are genetic and I do know from studying

play00:27

genetics this doesn't mean that you have

play00:29

to live with it it just means that you

play00:31

have to understand the epigenetic

play00:33

factors those things that are above your

play00:35

genetics that potentially could help you

play00:37

override this genetic weakness so when

play00:40

someone has a genetic problem they have

play00:42

a limited capacity for doing a certain

play00:44

thing but if you understand the

play00:46

epigenetics maybe you can override it

play00:49

and in 5 to 11 clinical trials there was

play00:52

significant Improvement in migraines now

play00:54

four of the trials were mixed and two of

play00:57

the trials didn't show any results

play00:59

probably because

play01:00

it wasn't genetics and there's some

play01:02

other cause to these migraines but

play01:04

migraines a lot of times affect the

play01:06

ocular the eye and so if you do have a

play01:08

problem especially with one-sided eye

play01:10

problems I think this remedy is going to

play01:12

greatly help you there's various

play01:14

theories about you know migraines and no

play01:17

one really knows for sure but there's a

play01:19

huge relationship between your

play01:22

mitochondria and these headaches

play01:25

especially a Hyo underfunctioning

play01:28

mitochondria

play01:30

there's some type of dysfunction in the

play01:32

mitochondria that doesn't allow it to

play01:34

work correctly and this particular

play01:36

vitamin is involved with an

play01:39

enzyme that helps you preserve the

play01:43

aerobic metabolism in your mitochondria

play01:46

that just means with oxygen and so when

play01:49

you're taking food and turning it into

play01:52

energy it's all about oxidizing it and

play01:55

using oxygen to help make energy and

play01:59

without without enough of this vitamin

play02:01

apparently what happens next is you get

play02:03

this overe excitation of the nervous

play02:06

system the brain and it's kind of weird

play02:08

because you have this low mitochondria

play02:11

that accelerates the neuron itself and

play02:14

there's a lot of free radical damage

play02:17

inflammation

play02:18

oxidation which directly relates to the

play02:22

mitochondria because this vitamin also

play02:25

helps you build up glutathione which is

play02:27

kind of like a sponge so what is this

play02:30

vitamin it's riboflavin it's vitamin B2

play02:35

but normal amounts don't really

play02:37

apparently work you have to increase the

play02:40

amounts of B2 to override this

play02:43

resistance of B2 so you'd be taking like

play02:46

400 milligrams per day but apparently if

play02:49

you have this genetic problem in your

play02:51

mitochondria uh you're going to need

play02:52

more B2 to make it work and what this

play02:54

vitamin is going to do it's going to

play02:56

help this um hypoxic state or this state

play02:59

of low oxygen it's just going to

play03:01

preserve and allow this oxygen to work

play03:03

through the mitochondria and another

play03:05

little side note to this is um in

play03:07

Parkinson's disease which is a brain

play03:10

problem uh one of the earliest

play03:12

indications for Parkinson's is the

play03:15

failure of the

play03:16

glutathione mechanism so apparently if

play03:19

you don't have enough glutathione or you

play03:21

have too much oxidative damage it can

play03:23

seriously create um damage to your

play03:25

neurons this is what I'm going to

play03:27

recommend and definitely put your

play03:29

comments down below

play03:30

if it helps you but start taking 400 mg

play03:34

of B2 just as a prevention and now let's

play03:37

say for example you start getting a

play03:41

migraine what I would recommend is like

play03:43

instead of buying I don't even think you

play03:45

can buy 400 milligrams in one tablet you

play03:48

know get them in 100 milligrams wait an

play03:51

hour take another 100 milligrams wait an

play03:54

hour take another 100 milligrams and

play03:56

keep doing this until your migraine is

play03:57

gone but don't exceed 400 milligram a

play04:00

day but the point is I wanted to put

play04:01

this very interesting connection between

play04:03

B2 uh and migraines on your radar so you

play04:07

can use that within your tools to help

play04:10

yourself one cause is basically a sodium

play04:12

deficiency so just taking more sea salt

play04:16

can reduce migraines and headaches

play04:18

pretty quick the other thing about these

play04:20

migraines is that there's usually always

play04:23

this oxidative stress for radical damage

play04:26

issue so just by taking some powerful

play04:29

herbal antioxidant you can many times

play04:32

get rid of the migraine as well whether

play04:34

it's Ginger or turmeric those are the

play04:37

two that I recommend you can try either

play04:39

or now just from the standpoint of

play04:41

headaches in general I did a video on

play04:44

other potential causes that you need to

play04:45

know about as well and for that

play04:47

information check out this video right

play04:49

here

Rate This
β˜…
β˜…
β˜…
β˜…
β˜…

5.0 / 5 (0 votes)

Related Tags
Vitamin B2MigrainesHealth TipsMitochondriaOxidative StressGeneticsRiboflavinHeadache ReliefEpigeneticsNatural Remedies