Migraine, Ambrotose and Glyconutrients
Migraine is a severe headache that usually affects one side of the head. Three times more women than men experience migraines and 70-80 percent of sufferers have a family history of migraines. This vascular headache is most common between 15 and 55 years, but people of any age can get them, with children as young as 2 sometimes afflicted. Although the symptoms vary considerable between individuals and from one attack to another the common characteristics include:
- pain, typically on one side of the head, although many people experience pain on both sides, or above or behind one eye,
- pain is pulsating or throbbing,
- pain is severe enough to limit daily activities,
- nausea and/or vomiting,
- blurred vision, aura, flashing lights or other visual disturbances,
- extreme sensitivity to light and sound,
- difficulty in speaking,
- disruptions in smell, taste or touch
Cause
The cause of migraines is not fully understood. It is thought that it may be due to constriction of small arterioles supplying specific areas of the brain. Or it could be due to transient changes in the activity of specific nerve cells. Some researchers believe migraine is caused by inherited abnormalities in genes that control the activities of certain cell populations in the brain.
There are several different factors involved in migraine.
- People who already have a tendency to migraine may experience more frequent and severe attacks if they develop high blood pressure, or if they are involved in an accident that results in an injury to their head or neck.
- When salt and water content of body tissues is raised, attacks may be precipitated – this happened especially for women before and during their periods.
- Alterations in platelet adhesiveness and release of serotonin shift blood flow from the arteries to the veins through vessels known as 'anastomoses' which direct blood flow away from the nutrient capillaries.
- Changes in the function of the nerves of the trigeminal nerve centres and fibres in the brain and on the blood vessels cause local chemical changes that may play a role in inducing the pain of migraine as well as the non-infective inflammation which may surround and involve the vessels of the brain during an attack.
Triggers
Research indicates that a migraine attack may be triggered by a change in the level of proteins called 'vasoactive amines' which affect blood vessels. Although these amines are normally present in the body tissue, their level may be raised with consumption of certain foods, or released when a person is under stress and when their blood sugar level is low as a result of going too long between meals.
Some migraine sufferers lack a vital enzyme that breaks down tyramine, found in yoghurt, chocolate, cheese, meat and yeast extracts, and some kinds of red wine. When they eat these foods, tyramine builds up in their blood and sets off a chain of chemical events that can result in a migraine.
Factors that can trigger a migraine attack include:
- alteration of sleep-wake cycle
- missing or delaying a meal
- medications that cause a dilation of the blood vessels
- daily use, or near-daily use, of medications designed for relieving headache attacks
- bright lights, sunlight, fluorescent lights
- TV and movie viewing
- certain foods
- excessive noise
- stress and/or underlying depression
- hormonal irregularities.
Glyconutrient supplementation, such as Ambrotose, for migraine suffers will support the body to function optimally. Many attacks are triggered by an abnormal reaction to stimuli and food. Glyconutrients' ability to enhance cell to cell communication may support the body's production of appropriate enzymes to adequately deal with the intake of trigger foods. This ability will be enhanced with the supplementation of phytosterols and glyconutrients together to ensue the endocrine system is modulated.
For all people not just those with migraine, glyconutrients in Ambrotose form the basic cellular language of all cells. Cells require adequate amounts of glyconutrients to allow cells to communicate 'correctly'. These nutrients are known to improve the immune system function, organ function and improve basic body physiology. If cells cannot communicate correctly they cannot function correctly or stay healthy. Glyconutrients in Ambrotose for cell communication are pivotal no matter what other supplements you decide to take
Disclaimer: The information provided in this medical condition section is strictly educational and not intended as medical advice. For diagnosis and treatment of medical disorders, consult your health care professional.
Copyright 2005 Glyconutrients Reference - Last Updated May 2005
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