Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium
For the health condition: Stress
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Magnesium is widely studied in relation to stress and anxiety, and its use is supported by both biological plausibility and emerging clinical evidence. Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in neuronal function, neurotransmitter regulation, and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which is central to the body's stress response. Chronic stress is thought to increase magnesium excretion and lower bodily stores, while magnesium deficiency has been associated with heightened anxiety and stress-related symptoms in both animal and human studies.
Several clinical trials have explored magnesium supplementation for stress and mild anxiety. A 2017 systematic review (Boyle et al., 2017) concluded that magnesium appears to have a beneficial role in reducing subjective measures of anxiety and stress, particularly in people who are deficient or have elevated stress. Another double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that magnesium supplementation reduced perceived stress scores in healthy adults (de Souza et al., 2020). However, most studies are of moderate quality, with some methodological limitations and variation in the magnesium forms and doses used.
Overall, while more large-scale, well-controlled clinical studies are needed, there is moderate scientific evidence supporting the use of magnesium as an adjunct for stress management, especially in those with lower baseline magnesium levels or high stress exposure.
Other ingredients used for Stress
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)7-Keto-DHEA
Acetyl L-carnitine
alpha-pinene
arjun tree
ashwagandha
asparagus
astragalus
Waterhyssop
benegut perilla (proprietary)
bergamot
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Bifidobacterium lactis
Bifidobacterium longum
sesame
black tea
bonito peptide
bupleurum falcatum
California poppy
caterpillar mushroom
chaga mushroom
chamomile
cordyceps
curcumin
damiana
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
dong quai root
eleuthero
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fish protein
GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid)
gardenia
gotu kola
green tea
guayusa
heartwood
hibiscus
hops
jujube
kava
kudzu
L-ornithine
L-taurine
L-theanine
L-tryptophan
l-tyrosine
lactium casein decapeptide
Lactobacillus brevis
Lactobacillus casei
Lactobacillus helveticus
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
lavender
Lentinula edodes mycelia
lion's mane
liquid liver fractions
maca
magnesium
magnolia
Matcha
Melatonin
Mint
Motherwort
Muira puama
Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
oat
passionflower
Peppermint
perilla
phosphatidylserine
phospholipids
pine bark
polygala root
pregnenolone
pyrroloquinoline disodium salt
quail egg
relora® (proprietary)
Rhodiola
rose oil
saffron
sceletium
black ginger
skullcap
spearmint leaf
spinach
Valerian root
velvet bean
vitamin B12
vitamin B6
Mulberry
whole adrenal glandular
Zinc
sarsaparilla
suma
jiaogulan
catnip
cardamom
anise
Fumaria parviflora
bee pollen
lingzhi
kanna
silk tree
oriental arborvitae
anemarrhena asphodeloides
St. John's Wort
Yerba mate
noni
Wood betony
biota seed
goji berry
cocoa
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
ashitaba
star of Bethlehem
7,8-Dihydroxyflavone
Aralia
arjuna
Akebia
antler
Agastache
Agrimony
apigenin
Antrodia camphorata
Arginine aspartate
Albizia
Anserina
Agmatine
Agarwood
Alpha lactalbumin
Algal protein
betony
Baikal Skullcap
Black spruce
baccosides
Bacopin
baicalein
Basidiomycota
banyan
brahmi
Bacopa
Buddha\'s hand
borage
banana
Bifidobacteria
Bupleurum
bacoside
baicalin
bird\'s nest
Centella triterpenes
Monkey flower
Clary sage
Chinese mountain ant
Codonopsis
coriander
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Chinese fleeceflower
chuchuhuasi
Cymbopogon martini
Calea zacatechichi
Centella asiatica
coca
chocolate
Capitate Valerian
corktree
catuaba
C-phycocyanin
cypress
cowslip
calamus
cherimoya
Convolvulus prostratus
Corydalis
Convolvulus pluricaulis
Celastrus
Canscora
dismutase
dodeca-2E, 4E-dienoic acid isobutylamide
dibenzo-alpha pyrones
devil\'s club
date
dodeca-2E, 4E, 8Z, 10Z/tetraenoic acid isobutylamide
Eplotab
Erythrina
emblicanin
Eurycoma Longifolia
fo-ti
fragrant rosewood
Ficus religiosa
fish
frankincense
flavones
goldthread
Gelsemium
Ginsenosides
Griffonia simplicifolia
gum
galactooligosaccharides
Glycine
gastrodin
Honokiol
Hemidesmus
Homalomena
Hypericum
hericium mushroom
honeybush
isoliquiritigenin
Japanese kadsura
jasmine
jujubosides
Jatamansi
kavalactones
Kukicha
kola nut
kuding tea
Lycium
lemon balm
Lactucarium
linden
Lactococcus rhamnosus
Lactucopicrin
limonene
longan
Lavandin
lotus
Leptadenia
Large-leaved linden
lupulinum
lactalbumin
Mentha haplocalyx
macamides
mandarin
maral root
mangiferin
Myrcene
Mung bean
Marjoram
Mimulus
Mistletoe
Methylxanthine
Mimosa
Meadow sage
Mate
magnolol
Mulungu
macaenes
Mesembrine
Nardostachys
Night jessamine
Nymphaea caerulea
oolong tea
orchid
Oxindole alkaloids
pyrroloquinoline quinone
Piper chaba
Patchouli oil
Pepper Bark Tree
Pentatropis capensis
Passionfruit
poppy
Pistachio
Polygala
Purple Monkeyflower
rosavins
Rosabin
Rauvolfia
Rehmannia
rose
Rooibos
Speedwell
Sumbul
Spikenard
Scleranthus annus
Salidroside
Safed musli
Sarivan
Shankhpushpi
Sweet Woodruff
Schisandrins
Sida cordifolia
Semecarpus anacardium
Stachytarpheta cayennensis
Schizandrol A
Shataverins
Sandy Everlasting
Shilajit
Safranal
Tetracyclic oxindole alkaloids
Traveler's Joy
Trichilia catigua
Taxillus chinensis
Trichopus zeylanicus
Taurine
Tagara
Tetrahydropalmatine
Uncaria
Vetiver
Valerenic acid
Vine tea
Vitexin
Viburnum
Verbena
Vanilla
Withanolides
Wogonin
Xanthine
Xanthophyll
Xylaria nigripes
Xanthone
Yuzu
Yellow-Fruit Nightshade
Yumberry
Yohimbine
Ylang ylang
Other health conditions supported by magnesium
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Acid Indigestion
Addictions (drugs)
Addictions (general remedies for)
Adrenal Fatigue
Aging (prevention)
Alcoholism
Alkalosis
Allergies (respiratory)
Alzheimer's Disease
Angina
Anorexia
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Apathy
Arrhythmia
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Asthma
Athletic and Exercise Aids
Attention Deficit Disorder
Autism
Autoimmune Disorders
Backache
Bipolar Mood Disorder
Birth Control (countering side effects)
Body Building
Body Odor
Boils
Broken Bones
Bronchitis
Bulimia
Calcium Deficiency
Calcium Deposits
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colon (atonic)
Constipation (adults)
Convulsions
Cramps (leg)
Cramps (menstrual)
Cramps and Spasms
Depression
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Dysmenorrhea
Emotional Sensitivity
Endurance (lack of)
Energy (lack of)
Epilepsy
Exercise
Fatigue
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Gastritis
Headache (cluster)
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
Hearing Loss
Heart (weakness)
Heart Fibrillation or Palpitations
Hypertension
Insomnia
Mental Illness
Migraine
Mood Swings
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Nerve Damage
Nervous Exhaustion
Nervousness
Neurosis
Numbness
Osteoporosis
Oxygen Deficiency
Pain (general remedies for)
Paralysis
Pets (supplements for)
PMS (general)
PMS Type A
PMS Type C
PMS Type D
PMS Type H
PMS Type P
Post Partum Depression
Post Partum Weakness
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
Progesterone (low)
Psoriasis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhinitis
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seizures
Senility
Shock
Skin (dry and/or flaky)
Skin Care (general)
Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Stress
Sugar Cravings
Surgery (healing from)
Surgery (preparation for)
Tachycardia
Tension
Testosterone (low)
Tetanus
Thinking (cloudy)
Tics
Tinnitus
TMJ
Tooth Decay
Toxemia
Triglycerides (high)
Twitching
Wasting
Wheezing
Worry
Wounds and Sores
Products containing magnesium
Nature's Sunshine CleanStart Mild
Nature's Sunshine Adrenal Support
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Hydrate
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Plant Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Plant Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Whey Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Whey Protein
Nature's Sunshine AnxiousLess
Nature's Sunshine AnxiousLess
Nature's Sunshine Calcium-Magnesium (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine Calcium Plus Vitamin D
Nature's Sunshine Cellular Energy
Nature's Sunshine Chromium-GTF
Nature's Sunshine Coral Calcium
Nature's Sunshine Coral Calcium
Nature's Sunshine Fibralgia
Nature's Sunshine Free Amino Acids
Nature's Sunshine Gentle Move
Nature's Sunshine Glandular System
Nature's Sunshine Heavy Metal Detox
Nature's Sunshine Magnesium
Nature's Sunshine Magnesium Complex
Nature's Sunshine Mega-Chel
Nature's Sunshine Mind-Max
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine Natural Changes
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Prenatal
Nature's Sunshine Power Beets Pouch
Nature's Sunshine Power Beets To-Go Packs
Nature's Sunshine Sea Calcium (Nature's)
Nature's Sunshine Sunshine Heroes Whole Food Papayazyme
Nature's Sunshine Silver Shield BioGuard Hand & Body Cream
Nature's Sunshine Skeletal Strength
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Twenty-Four
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Revive
Nature's Sunshine Structural System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental (Without Iron)
Nature's Sunshine Super Trio
Nature's Sunshine Urinary Maintenance
Nature's Sunshine Urinary System
Nature's Sunshine VitaWave
