Migraine and fibromyalgia are among the most common neurological disorders characterized by chronic pain syndromes in modern medicine. Recent scientific studies indicate that oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction play a significant role in the pathogenesis of these conditions. This article analyzes the impact of oxidative stress in migraine and fibromyalgia, deficiencies in the antioxidant defense system, and the key mechanisms associated with mitochondrial dysfunction.

Migraine, fibromyalgia, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, antioxidant defense.

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