title: Supplementation with Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) for Migraine Prophylaxis in Adults and Children: A Review.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Migraine is a unilateral and pulsating headache associated with nausea, photophobia, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. Low vitamin B2 can lead to mitochondrial dysfunction and may have an effect on migraine pathogenesis. The aim of the present study was to carry out a review of existing evidence regarding the effects of riboflavin (vitamin B2) supplementation on migraine prophylaxis in adults and children.
  
  
  METHODS
  We searched the databases of PubMed, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and Springer between 1990 and December 2013. Key words included vitamin B2, riboflavin, migraine, vomiting headache, and prevention. We limited our search to human studies in the English language. Review articles and abstracts from symposiums and conferences were excluded.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Finally, eleven eligible articles were found: seven involved studies with adults and four involved studies with children. The results indicated that supplementation with vitamin B2 in adults can play a positive role in reducing the frequency and duration of migraine attacks with no serious side effects.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  It seems that riboflavin is a safe and well-tolerated option for preventing migraine symptoms in adults, however, there is insufficient evidence to make recommendations regarding vitamin B2 as an adjunct therapy in adults and children with migraine.
authors.affiliation: 1 Nutrition Research Center, Student Research Committee, Faculty of Nutrition, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
authors.forename: Nazli
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Namazi
authors.affiliation: 2 Health Care Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
authors.forename: Javad
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Heshmati
authors.affiliation: 3 Faculty of Nutrition, Nutrition Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tarighat-Esfanjani
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012256:Riboflavin / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D012256:Riboflavin
keywords: adult; child; migraine; riboflavin