Hey Migraine Mentees 👋 

Today’s newsletter takes about 5 minutes to read—so if you’ve only got 60 seconds, here’s what you need to know:

• B vitamins—especially B2, B6, B9, and B12—play a critical role in migraine prevention and recovery…

• They power your brain’s energy system, support neurotransmitter balance, and help lower inflammation and homocysteine…

• Even if your lab tests look “normal,” hidden deficiencies can still block healing—and they’re more common than you think…

• Clinical studies show B2 can reduce migraine frequency, while B6, B9, and B12 support detoxification pathways, serotonin production, and nervous system function…

• If you’ve tried everything else and still feel stuck, targeted nutritional support could be the breakthrough your brain needs…

This week’s edition is all about restoring what your body is missing—so you can finally move forward with fewer migraines, more energy, and real answers…

🧠 The Migraine Mentors

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In This Week’s Edition…

• 🥡 Weekly Take-Out

  • Meme of The Week - ⚡️ When The Migraine Strikes…

• 📸 Weekly TikToks

  • The Mis-Management of Migraine Symptoms

  • The Dangers of Taking The Wrong B Vitamins

• 🔈️ The Migraine Mentors Minicast - Podcast Series

  • Could B Vitamins Be the Key to Fewer Migraines?

• 📜 This Week’s Top Article

  • Why B Vitamins Might Be the Missing Link in Your Migraine Recovery

• 🍴 Migraine-Friendly Recipe of the Week

  • Low-Histamine Cod with Sweet Potato & Green Beans

🥡 WEEKLY TAKE-OUT

Meme of The Week

🥡 WEEKLY TIKTOKS

The Mis-Management of Migraine Symptoms

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The Dangers of Taking The Wrong B Vitamins

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Not all B Vitamins are created equal... 🚨 If you take B Vitamins for migraine symptoms, energy, or brain health, make sure they’re methyl... See more

🗞️ MIGRAINE MINICAST

🎧 Could B Vitamins Be the Key to Fewer Migraines?

💊 You’ve tried meds. You’ve cleaned up your diet. Your labs look “normal.”

But the migraines still come back…

The potential missing link? B Vitamins.

🧠 In this week’s episode, we cover:

• How B2 supports brain energy and reduces migraine frequency…

• Why B6, B9, and B12 help with inflammation, detox, and serotonin balance…

• What homocysteine has to do with the inflammatory response and migraine sensitivity…

• Why not all B Vitamins are created equally…

🎯 If you’re feeling stuck, this episode will show you how targeted nutrition can help get your brain back on track.

👇 Tap below to listen—and start filling in the missing pieces 👇

📜 TOP ARTICLE

🧠 Why B Vitamins Might Be the Missing Link in Your Migraine Recovery

If you’ve been managing your migraines with medications, trigger tracking, and clean lab results—but still find yourself stuck in the cycle—there’s one thing you may not have looked at closely enough:

👉 Your B Vitamin levels.

These essential nutrients do far more than boost energy…

In fact, several B Vitamins play a critical role in how your brain functions, how your nerves communicate, and how your body handles inflammation—all of which are deeply connected to migraine symptoms.

Let’s break it down…

💥 The Big Players - Vitamin B2, B6, B9, and B12

🔋 B2 (Riboflavin) - The Mitochondria Booster

• Your brain uses a ton of energy.

• When that energy system (a.k.a. your mitochondria) isn’t working properly, you’re more vulnerable to migraines.

• B2 helps fuel those energy systems—and research shows that high-dose B2 (400 mg/day) can reduce migraine frequency and severity.

🧪 Clinical research backs this up. One study showed a 68% reduction in migraine frequency among patients supplementing with B2 daily.

🔥 B6, B9, and B12 - The Inflammation + Detox Squad

These B vitamins work together to:

• Lower homocysteine (a marker linked to vascular migraines and aura symptoms)

• Support brain detox pathways (especially for people with MTHFR or methylation issues)

• Regulate neurotransmitters like serotonin, which affect mood, pain, and sensitivity.

People with migraines often show higher homocysteine levels—especially if they experience aura.

When B6, B9, and B12 are low, that “recycling pathway” gets blocked, and inflammation builds, leading to potential cardiovascular risks as well…

💡 Bonus: These nutrients also help with stress, nervous system resilience, and sleep quality—key migraine triggers for many of our readers.

🧠 Why This Matters for You…

If you’re doing all the right things—but still stuck—it may be time to ask:

“Am I getting enough of the nutrients my brain actually needs to function?”

Many of our patients at The Neural Connection are surprised to find out that standard blood tests don’t always catch functional B Vitamin deficiencies, and some providers don’t even run complete B Vitamin panels—which is even more important when indigestion, chronic stress, or genetics are involved.

That’s why we often run comprehensive labs and use clinical trial-backed doses to restore what your brain and body may be missing…

🌿 What You Can Do Today

• Talk to your provider about methylated B Vitamins (ideal for those with MTHFR variants)

• Look for B-complex supplements with therapeutic doses—not just the bare minimum

• Support your gut health (B Vitamins are absorbed in the GI tract)

• Reduce alcohol and medications like PPIs or metformin that deplete B Vitamins

🚨 Clinical Note: Always consult your medical provider before adjusting or modifying your medications!

🗣 Migraine Mentor Takeaway

You’re not broken…And you most likely don’t need another painkiller…

You might just need the right building blocks to restore your brain’s balance.

If you’ve never explored the role of B vitamins in your care plan, it might be time…

🧠 The Migraine Mentors

🍴MIGRAINE-FRIENDLY RECIPE

Low-Histamine Cod with Sweet Potato & Green Beans

🧑‍🍳 Ingredients

• 1 fillet of fresh wild-caught cod (or any fresh, white, low-histamine fish)

• 1 small Japanese sweet potato, peeled and diced

• 1 cup steamed green beans (fresh, not canned or frozen)

• 1 tbsp cold-pressed olive oil

• ½ tsp sea salt

• Optional: sprinkle of rosemary or parsley (well-tolerated, low-histamine herbs)

🗒️ Instructions

1. Prepare the Sweet Potato

• Dice the sweet potato into small cubes.

• Steam or boil for 10–12 minutes, until soft but not mushy.

• Set aside and drizzle with a bit of olive oil and sea salt.

2. Cook the Fish

• Season the cod with sea salt and olive oil.

• Grill or pan-sear on medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side, or until it flakes easily with a fork (internal temp: 145°F).

• Optional: Add rosemary or parsley while cooking for subtle flavor.

3. Steam the Green Beans

• Trim ends of the green beans.

• Steam for 5–6 minutes until bright green and just tender.

• Drizzle with a touch of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt.

4. Assemble the Plate

• Serve fish alongside sweet potato cubes and steamed green beans.

• Drizzle with remaining olive oil and herbs if desired.

🧠 Why This Meal Is Migraine & Histamine Friendly

It’s all about the ingredients and how you prepare it…