According to the May 2005 issue of Men's Health:
Science is getting to the root of Migraines. Recent research from the Albert Einstein college of medicine shows that an herbal extract called butterbur can cut the frequency of migraines in half -- welcome news for the 6 percent of men who experience these crushing headaches. In a study of 202 people, those given a 150 milligram (mg) does of butterbur daily reported a 48 percent reduction in the number of migraines suffered, compared with a 26 percent drop in those popping a placebo. "We don't know exactly how butterbur reduces the frequency of migraines," says lead researcher Richard Lipton M.D., "but perhaps it acts as an anti-inflammatory agent." For the best results, Dr. Lipton recommends buying a supplement made from only the plant's root, such as Petadolex brand (vitaminshoppe.com)
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