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Magnesium Could Relieve Fibromyalgia and Migraines, and How It Works

Magnesium-rich foods for those managing chronic pain include pumpkin seeds, leafy greens, and dark chocolate.
Magnesium Could Relieve Fibromyalgia and Migraines, and How It Works
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Zena le Roux
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Fibromyalgia is a difficult condition to diagnose and even harder to treat—especially since it presents no visible injury, yet causes widespread, chronic pain.

So when a 2022 clinical trial tested magnesium as a potential treatment, it was easy to be skeptical. Could something as basic as a mineral supplement really make a difference? Some providers definitely think so.
Zena le Roux
Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.