More on combination supplements

December 21, 2023

My recent blog post on supplement combinations mentioned one that contains magnesium, riboflavin, and feverfew. I did not mention its name to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest. I am a paid consultant to the manufacturer. However, many readers of this blog want to know the name of this mystery product. It is called MigreLief.

Akeso, the manufacturer, also makes several related products. One is MigreLief NOW, which contains magnesium, feverfew, ginger, and boswellia. Both ginger and boswellia have proven anti-inflammatory properties.

Another product is a daily MigreLief supplement for children. It also contains magnesium, riboflavin and feverfew but at a lower dose and in smaller caplets.

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Alexander Mauskop, MD
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