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The Benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids on Headaches
1:15:29 - 1:32:12 (16:42)
Studies have found that increasing the intake of omega-3 fatty acids either via food or supplements was associated with a lower prevalence of severe headache or migraine due to their anti-inflammatory effects and construction benefits to neuron tissues.
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Recent studies suggest that supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids and reducing the amount of omega-6 fatty acids can have anti-inflammatory effects that help reduce headache pain.
1:15:29 - 1:21:40 (06:10)
Summary
Recent studies suggest that supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids and reducing the amount of omega-6 fatty acids can have anti-inflammatory effects that help reduce headache pain. Common sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fatty ocean fish like salmon and anchovies.
ChapterThe Benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids on Headaches
EpisodeHow to Stop Headaches Using Science-Based Approaches
PodcastHuberman Lab
Increasing the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids, either through food sources or supplementation, can help significantly reduce the severity of headache and migraine by having a pain-reducing and/or inflammation-reducing effect.
1:21:40 - 1:24:36 (02:56)
Summary
Increasing the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids, either through food sources or supplementation, can help significantly reduce the severity of headache and migraine by having a pain-reducing and/or inflammation-reducing effect. Omega-6 fatty acids may also exacerbate headaches by promoting inflammation.
ChapterThe Benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids on Headaches
EpisodeHow to Stop Headaches Using Science-Based Approaches
PodcastHuberman Lab
A study suggests that increasing amounts of omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce headache by reducing inflammation and inhibiting the production of molecules like CGRP which exacerbate certain forms of headache, such as vasodilation.
1:24:36 - 1:25:58 (01:22)
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A study suggests that increasing amounts of omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce headache by reducing inflammation and inhibiting the production of molecules like CGRP which exacerbate certain forms of headache, such as vasodilation.
ChapterThe Benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids on Headaches
EpisodeHow to Stop Headaches Using Science-Based Approaches
PodcastHuberman Lab
Omega-3 fatty acids can be considered a potent supplement to reduce the frequency and intensity of different types of headaches, with a recommended dosage of at least one gram per day of EPA.
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Omega-3 fatty acids can be considered a potent supplement to reduce the frequency and intensity of different types of headaches, with a recommended dosage of at least one gram per day of EPA. Studies have shown that it can also benefit premenstrual syndrome related headaches.