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- From mood regulation to improving sleep quality, here are five ways magnesium supports brain health.
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Magnesium, which is commonly found in seeds, nuts, greens, grains and seafood, plays an important role in brain function and brain development. Naturopathic doctor Corinna Dunlop writes, “Magnesium plays a multifaceted role in supporting mental health, influencing various biological systems and processes that are important for brain function and emotional regulation.” He shared the ways in which magnesium supports brain health.
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Magnesium plays an important role in the synthesis and release of neurotransmitters, helping with mood regulation and stress response. (Unsplash)
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Magnesium helps regulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis – the body’s central stress response system and helps regulate stress and anxiety. (Unsplash)
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Magnesium has a calming effect on the nervous system and helps it relax, thereby improving sleep quality. (Unsplash)
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Chronic inflammation is linked to several mental disorders such as depression and anxiety. Magnesium helps reduce such risks due to its anti-inflammatory properties. (Unsplash)
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