90% of most doctor's office visits are for stress-related ailments and complaints. Stress is a normal and often necessary response to challenging situations, and in small amounts, it can actually be beneficial as it can help motivate and energize us to take action. However, when stress becomes chronic or overwhelming, it can have significant negative effects on both our physical and mental health. 

The mineral Magnesium can help to reduce the negative effects of stress on the body and can help to regulate the stress response.

In this episode Dr. Barb covers:

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Previous Podcast Episodes Mentioned:

Understanding The Different Forms Of Magnesium 

References:

Cuciureanu, M.D. and Vink, R. (2011) “Magnesium and stress,” Magnesium in the Central Nervous System, pp. 251–268. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1017/upo9780987073051.020.

Pickering, G. et al. (2020) “Magnesium status and stress: The Vicious Circle Concept revisited,” Nutrients, 12(12), p. 3672. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12123672.

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