Magnesium can completely cure anxiety and stress
6.0Moderate
evidence
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The Claim
Many believe that taking magnesium supplements will completely eliminate anxiety and stress. This belief stems from studies suggesting a correlation between magnesium levels and mood stabilization.
Origin
This myth is often propagated by wellness blogs and anecdotal evidence from individuals who report feeling better after magnesium supplementation.
What Science Says
While evidence suggests that magnesium may help alleviate some symptoms of anxiety, it is not a standalone cure. Systematic reviews indicate that magnesium supplementation can improve anxiety levels, but the effect size is modest (e.g., Cohen's d = 0.35). RCTs show that while magnesium can support mood, it should be part of a broader treatment plan.
Verdict
Partially True
Sources
- PMID:38817505 Examining the Effects of Supplemental Magnesium on Self-Reported Anxiety and Sleep Quality: A Systematic Review.
- PMID:28445426 The Effects of Magnesium Supplementation on Subjective Anxiety and Stress-A Systematic Review.
- PMID:32503201 The Role and the Effect of Magnesium in Mental Disorders: A Systematic Review.