Posted by Ron Hill on February 24, 2003, at 9:23:58
In reply to Re: Magnesium supplements for depression? Anyone?, posted by jrbecker on February 23, 2003, at 22:38:40
J.R. Becker,
For several years I have taken 400 mg/day of magnesium (200 mg/day magnesium citrate and 200 mg/day magnesium malate). After reading the site posted by Larry, I might replace the citrate with a different chelating agent and increase my dose somewhat.
JRB, your words ring true in my case. I am atypical and if I take it during the day it makes me sleepy (tired). However, when I take it at bedtime it provides a tranquil soothing kind of effect and, thereby, acts as a good sleep aid. As a BP II, getting good sleep is essential for good mental health.
As for magnesium's AD effects, at the dose I take I have always felt that it helps me slightly in my fight against BP II atypical depression. However, the AD effect is not profound. What is profound, however, is the AD effectiveness of Enada NADH, but that's food for another thread.
-- Ron
---------------------------> Magnesium (250mg in the morning) has had a slight effect on my depression and a much larger effect on fighting my anxiety level. Although atyipcal types should be wary of taking it during the day since it can make you tired.
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