Abstract
ObjectiveTo assess the prevalence of riboflavin deficiency in patients with migraines or headaches.MethodsSystematic review of the literature following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.ResultsTwo articles met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and neither of these discussed riboflavin deficiency prevalence in those patients who suffer from migraines.ConclusionThe prevalence of riboflavin deficiency in migraineurs and in headache patients is unknown.
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