I suffer from migraine: are omega-3s a useful adjunct? Is there a risk of interaction with Laroxyl and Almogran?
Good morning. Doing a search on the internet I found your website and your product Omegor Vitality. The news I read about Omega-3 is interesting, and I would like to bring the following question to your attention. For about 15 days I have been following a treatment for migraine prescribed by a specialist. More specifically, the treatment consists of: -for headache prophylaxis: taking 15 drops/day of Laroxyl; -to neutralize the migraine attack: taking 1 Almogran tablet at the onset of symptoms that generally precede the migraine attack. I have heard that Omega-3, if taken in the form of a certified dietary supplement and in the right doses, can be a good adjunct in this type of treatment as well. Could you please give me some suggestions regarding this hypothesis? Could there be a risk of interaction with the drugs I mentioned? Thank you.
Dear Francis,
your question is difficult to answer: types of migraine are different and the subjective response to the various active ingredients used is specific, to be checked on a case-by-case basis.
In deficient individuals, Omega-3s from fish oil (EPA and DHA) improve synaptic function, mood, and some forms of major depression. In reference to migraine, it has been observed that Omega-3s can reduce the frequency and intensity of attacks: however, there is no absolute certainty of the effectiveness of these fatty acids in treatment and prevention.
The suggestion I might make is as follows: try taking a dose of 1.8-3 grams of EPA+DHA (corresponding to 3-5 capsules of Omegor Vitality 1000) for a period of at least 60 days and check the specific subjective response. The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA do not interfere with any of the medications you are already taking.
I recommend that you consult your primary care physician about whether you should begin such supplementation and what dosages to use. I hope I have been of some help to you.
Sincerely.
Dr. Rosaria Ramondino pharmacist
