JOURNAL ARTICLE

Assessment of Micronutrient Levels in Pediatric Migraine Patients.

  • Published In: Journal of Child Neurology, 2025, v. 40, n. 4. P. 273 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Akif Özdemir, Fatih Mehmet; Çelik, Halil 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the relationship between serum micronutrient levels and migraine attack characteristics in pediatric patients. A retrospective study of 171 children diagnosed with migraine found that lower levels of 25-hydroxy (25[OH]) vitamin D were associated with more frequent attacks, while lower vitamin B12 levels correlated with longer attack duration. Additionally, patients receiving prophylactic migraine treatment had lower ferritin levels compared to those not treated. The findings suggest that deficiencies in vitamin B12, folic acid, ferritin, and 25(OH) vitamin D are common in children with migraine and may influence attack frequency, duration, and severity, indicating the potential benefit of assessing and addressing micronutrient status in this population.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Child Neurology. 2025/04, Vol. 40, Issue 4, p273
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0883-0738
  • DOI:10.1177/08830738241304868
  • Accession Number:184528895
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