Probiotics Migraine Meta-Analysis Evidence Table

Structured evidence table for Probiotics Migraine Meta-Analysis, generated from 2 reusable source documents in the Migaku knowledge base.

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Probiotics Migraine Meta-AnalysisMigraine is a primary headache disorder affecting about 14% of the global population.1Grodzka O (2025)Gut microbiota, probiotics, and migraine: a clinical review and meta-analysis.
Probiotics Migraine Meta-AnalysisThe knowledge about migraine pathophysiology is increasing constantly; however, there are still many unknowns and uncertainties.1Grodzka O (2025)Gut microbiota, probiotics, and migraine: a clinical review and meta-analysis.
Probiotics Migraine Meta-AnalysisIn addition to its high prevalence and disability burden, migraine is associated with substantial socioeconomic costs, with estimated direct and indirect expenditures of approximately USD 36 billion annually in the United States [].3Kozák Márk (2026)Migraine and the Gut–Brain Axis—The Role of Microbiome-Targeted Biotics
Probiotics Migraine Meta-AnalysisClinically, migraine is characterized by recurrent attacks of moderate-to-severe headache lasting 4–72 h, typically unilateral and pulsating, aggravated by routine physical activity, and frequently accompanied by photophobia and phonophobia; in a substantial subset of patients, attacks are associated with reversible focal neurological symptoms called aura.3Kozák Márk (2026)Migraine and the Gut–Brain Axis—The Role of Microbiome-Targeted Biotics
Probiotics Migraine Meta-Analysis6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 13 14 10 15 16 Helicobacter pylori The most common gastrointestinal disorders associated with migraine are irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (reported in up to 50% of patients with migraine []), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) [,,], gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) [], functional dyspepsia [,], cyclic vomiting syndrome [], peptic ulcers andinfections [,].3Kozák Márk (2026)Migraine and the Gut–Brain Axis—The Role of Microbiome-Targeted Biotics
Probiotics Migraine Meta-Analysis1 2 3 4 2 3 5 Migraine is a prevalent primary headache disorder with significant morbidity and rising prevalence, affecting around 14% of the global population [].3Kozák Márk (2026)Migraine and the Gut–Brain Axis—The Role of Microbiome-Targeted Biotics

Source documents

  1. Gut microbiota, probiotics, and migraine: a clinical review and meta-analysis.
  2. Migraine and the Gut–Brain Axis—The Role of Microbiome-Targeted Biotics