72 — Could Magnesium Really Improve Your Mental Health, Sleep Quality, and Attention Span? We ask Dr. Jennifer Gu.
01/15/24 • 48 min
Magnesium is being touted as a powerful solution to anxiety, depression, insomnia, memory problems, and attention span. But is the hype realistic?
Dr. Jennifer Gu is a researcher who studies how Magnesium affects the brain and the body. She explains why so many people are magnesium deficient, how adding a supplement could benefit you, and why Magtein may be a better option than a general magnesium supplement.
Here are a few things she discusses:
- How magnesium can help improve cognitive function, attention, and memory.
- Why Magtein, a specific type of magnesium supplement, can have positive effects on mental health.
- How magnesium can improve sleep quality and reduce restlessness at night.
- How magnesium supplements can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and increase concentration.
- Why magnesium may have potential benefits for conditions such as Alzheimer's and ADHD.
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Magnesium is being touted as a powerful solution to anxiety, depression, insomnia, memory problems, and attention span. But is the hype realistic?
Dr. Jennifer Gu is a researcher who studies how Magnesium affects the brain and the body. She explains why so many people are magnesium deficient, how adding a supplement could benefit you, and why Magtein may be a better option than a general magnesium supplement.
Here are a few things she discusses:
- How magnesium can help improve cognitive function, attention, and memory.
- Why Magtein, a specific type of magnesium supplement, can have positive effects on mental health.
- How magnesium can improve sleep quality and reduce restlessness at night.
- How magnesium supplements can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and increase concentration.
- Why magnesium may have potential benefits for conditions such as Alzheimer's and ADHD.
Resources
Learn more about Magtein
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