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The efficacy of alpha‐lipoic acid in improving oxidative, inflammatory, and mood status in women with episodic migraine in a randomised, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled clinical trial

Mahnaz Rezaei Kelishadi, Amirmansour Alavi Naeini, G. Askari, F. Khorvash, Z. Heidari

International journal of clinical practice, 2021

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Abstract

Migraine is a common neurovascular disorder, which is associated with severe to moderate disabling headaches. Oxidative stress and inflammation might play a role in migraine pathogenesis and the mood disorders. Considering the antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory properties of alpha‐lipoic acid (ALA), this study was designed to investigate its effect on oxidative, inflammatory, and mood conditions in women with episodic migraine.

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