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Posted by raisinb on February 1, 2009, at 21:52:26
I've read a lot of stuff linking a deficiency to depression. Has anyone had success with supplementing magnesium?
Posted by Phillipa on February 2, 2009, at 0:07:07
In reply to magnesium and depression, posted by raisinb on February 1, 2009, at 21:52:26
I do take magnesium separate from calcium magnesium but didn't know was supposed to help with depression thought relaxing. Love Phillipa
Posted by jms600 on February 2, 2009, at 16:09:34
In reply to magnesium and depression, posted by raisinb on February 1, 2009, at 21:52:26
I tried taking a magnesium supplement for my anxiety and depression in the past. I didn't notice a blind bit of difference in any of my symptoms.
As far as I'm aware magnesium supplements don't do any harm (as long as you stick to the recommended dosages), so maybe you should give them a go - you never know, they may really help you.
Places like Holland and Barrett or Chemist Direct (here in Britain) sell decent quality supplements. Can't advise on good chemists in USA, I guess you maybe best doing a search via google.
Posted by bleauberry on February 2, 2009, at 17:03:52
In reply to magnesium and depression, posted by raisinb on February 1, 2009, at 21:52:26
I have heard of people being cured from magnesium in a way similar to lithium. Some of them were amazing stories. It is a popular supplement at many forums more many diseases and conditions. I think it is very popular with naturopaths. But me, if I want to be down in the dark glum dumps real fast, all I have to do is take a little magnesium.
I know from ingredient labels and studying the foods I eat that I am getting all the magnesium I need from good food choices. Any extra for me is not good. I've tried many times and each time sucks.
The only time it has ever actually helped me was when I took a conservative epsom salts bath soak. That is, about 1 cup in the tub and soaking in it no longer than 10 minutes. Somehow magnesium absorbed straight through the skin acts differently for me than ingested magnesium. It provides a calmness and good sleep without dumping my mood lower than it already is. Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate and absorbs readily through the skin straight into ciruculation.
Posted by janejane on February 2, 2009, at 18:24:05
In reply to Re: magnesium and depression, posted by bleauberry on February 2, 2009, at 17:03:52
Magnesium doesn't help my mood, but it definitely alleviates constipation (darn meds!). It also enables me to sleep through the night, which is no small feat, believe me. I've tried both Now Foods magnesium citrate and Bluebonnet chelated magnesium (glycinate) with similar results.
Posted by Phillipa on February 2, 2009, at 20:24:15
In reply to Re: magnesium and depression, posted by janejane on February 2, 2009, at 18:24:05
Jane that's what I take the extra for also. It really works. Phillipa
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