Magnesium is one of those nutrients that doesn’t get nearly enough credit for how many processes it is involved in throughout the body.
It is involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions, including processes related to energy production, muscle and nerve function and the nervous system.
And when it comes to mood, I think it is particularly interesting because the brain and nervous system are incredibly dependent on having the right nutritional foundations.
Magnesium isn’t a magic fix for anxiety, stress or poor sleep, but if your overall intake is inadequate, making sure you are getting enough can be an important part of supporting normal nervous system function.
It is also one of those nutrients where food should always be part of the conversation, with sources including leafy greens, nuts, seeds, legumes and whole grains.
I often think of nutrients like magnesium as the foundations of the house.
They aren’t necessarily the exciting part, but if the foundations aren’t there, everything else becomes much harder.
Supporting mood isn’t always about finding the newest intervention.
Sometimes it starts with making sure the basics are actually covered.