Whether certain dietary supplements help tension headaches has not been explored at length in clinical research or clinical guidelines. Limited research has been conducted with melatonin, 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), and riboflavin.[1][2]
Have any supplements been studied for tension headaches?
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There has been limited research on dietary supplements for tension headaches, and some studies were conducted on melatonin, 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), and riboflavin. Overall, the effectiveness of these supplements has not been extensively explored in clinical research or guidelines.