Depression is a huge problem. Those who suffer from it have a hard time accomplishing tasks and getting through life. There are meds for it but they can often have negative side effects. They can even lead to suicidal thoughts in some people. Magnesium may be the answer to this problem. It is natural and possibly is safer. Scientists are currently linking it with helping depression. It is also more affordable at a time when health care costs are becoming really staggering.
Key Takeaways:
- Depression affects more than 350 million people around the world. And it affects their close friends and families, too.
- SSRI antidepressants are the treatment of choice for many. Unfortunately, these drugs can be risky, expensive and not very effective.
- A recent study at the University of Vermont showed that doses of magnesium helped to reduce depression symptoms in 126 trial participants. The researchers’ next step is a bigger trial.
“Now, scientists from the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine have found promising results after a clinical trial involving the use of over-the-counter magnesium tablets in depressed patients.”