Bi-Amino Injections: A Potential Relief for Migraines

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Bi-amino injections include three amino acids: L-Arginine and L-Citrulline.

Together, these amino acids can encourage the production of Nitric Oxide (NO), a vasodilator. NO expands the blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can offer relief from migraines.

Read on to learn more about how these amino acids may help with your migraine symptoms.

What is a Migraine?

A migraine is more than a headache. It’s a pulsing or throbbing pain that typically happens on one side of the head. It may start over one eye, or radiate pain throughout the forehead.

In addition to head pain, Migraines are typically accompanied by other symptoms:

Auras floating over your vision
Blurry or distorted vision
Nausea and vomiting
Sensitivity to light and sound
Neck stiffness or pain

A migraine can last for hours or even days, and it’s disruptive to the lives of those who suffer from them. You may need to rest in bed and avoid triggers for the rest of the (or days), which can be difficult if you have a busy or active lifestyle.

There are prescription medications available to treat migraines, but these often come with side effects or cannot be taken every day. Bi-amino is a potential non-prescription solution for migraines.

What Causes Migraines?

The exact cause of migraines is unknown.

Migraines seem to be caused by a response to serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter responsible for many functions.

High serotonin levels cause blood vessels to contract, while low serotonin levels can cause them to dilate. This change seems to trigger swelling and pain in the blood vessels around the forehead.

Migraines may also be related to electrical or chemical activity throughout the brain.

While the exact physiological cause is unknown, migraines typically have documented triggers that can bring them on. These include:

Stress
Hormone fluctuations
Missing sleep or changing your sleep schedule
Coffee and other caffeine stimulants
Alcohol
Changes in the weather
Changes to your diet
Sensory triggers like light, sounds, and smell
Dehydration
Certain medications

Triggers are very individual, and what affects one person may not affect another. If you’re not sure of your triggers, start keeping a migraine diary to document what potential triggers you were exposed to prior to the onset of a migraine.

L-Arginine for Migraines

L-Arginine is one of the amino acids in Bi-Amino injections. It’s a chemical precursor to Nitric Oxide, or NO, and one of its main functions is to support the production of NO.

NO dilates the smooth muscle of the blood vessels, which improves blood flow and decreases blood pressure. Because migraines are often caused by painful shrinking and swelling in the blood vessels around the head, NO may help soothe this pain.

Its direct effect on NO is why L-arginine can be a treatment for migraines.

L-Citrulline for Migraines

L-Citrulline also affects NO levels in the body.

L-Citrulline can be converted to L-Arginine in the kidneys, which is one way it works to increase the production of NO.

In addition to migraine relief, L-Citrulline has shown promise in reducing blood pressure and treating mild erectile dysfunction.

Bi-Amino for Migraines

The amino acids in Bi-Amino are closely linked and work together throughout the urea cycle, which is why Bi-Amino injections can lead to positive effects.

Many patients report almost instant relief of their migraines when they take Bi-Amino upon the first onset of symptoms.

Depending on the cause of the migraine or headache, Bi-Amino can increase nitric oxide which will enhance blood flow to the brain and potentially provide quick relief from migraine pain.

Learn about other benefits of Bi-Amino injections.

Nutrition Injections from Defy Medical

Defy Medical offers a range of injectable nutrients to help you optimize your wellness. This includes Bi-Amino injections, which are a potential treatment for migraines.

Once you become a Defy Medical patient, you can order injectable nutrition and other supplements easily online via our Patient Portal, with direct-to-door delivery.

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Bi-Amino Injections: A Potential Relief for Migraines

Bi-amino injections include three amino acids: L-Arginine and L-Citrulline.