In What Form Should Magnesium Be Taken For Anxiety?

Posted on Wed, 24 Feb 2016

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Wed, 24 Feb 2016 Answered on

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Question : In what form should i take Magnesium to calm down anxiety?

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Magnesium should be taken in Oxide or Glycinate form

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related doubts.

Magnesium is thought to aid in anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue etc psychological disorders. Commonly magnesium is used in Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Glycinate forms. Normal doses are about 400-800 mg per day. The supplement should be taken under proper supervision and with plenty of water. If taken with Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin) then this gives best results.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (9 minutes later)

please suggest a medicine of Magnesium supplement. Also suggest diet

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Magnesium supplements.

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking again

Calmagzinc is a brand containing calcium, magnesium and zinc is available with good chemists. Take diets rich in proteins and complex carbs and low in fats.

Have food rich in Omega fatty acids like walnuts, salmon fish, sardine fish, flex seeds etc. Take B12 rich foods like curd, milk, animal foods etc. This diet with keep you fit and anxiety free.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar