In today's world stress and anxiety are becoming more and more common. It is so prevalent that this whole generation is called “The stress generation”.
Every day a large number of people are seeing their psychiatrist and taking psychotropic medications for their problems.
Luckily, there could be a simple way to help alleviate this without pumping your body full of prescription meds.
Magnesium is the “natures chill pill”.
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in your body, and your body can’t work properly without it.
It has an important role in regulating the biochemical processes which are directly associated with stress, anxiety, and depression.
Magnesium is essential for hundreds of metabolic processes and many other important bodily functions.
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the brain’s main calming neurotransmitter.
If you have low magnesium levels, your GABA levels will drop, causing your brain to stay in the ‘on’ position.
This can cause you to be constantly worried about things and unable to relax, increasing your stress levels.
Your body can’t make magnesium, so you need to obtain it from your diet.
To get enough of this mineral, it’s recommended that men and women get 400–420 mg and 320–360 mg per day, respectively and depending on age.
You can achieve this by eating magnesium-rich foods or by taking supplements.
1. Magnesium Rich foods
Nuts and seeds
Almond, cashews, peanuts are a great source of magnesium just one ounce of these nuts can provide the 20% of RDI.
Vegetables
Spinach is one of the super veggies which contains a good amount of magnesium. Half a cup of spinach can provide you with 20% of RDI.
Other good veggie sources are black broccoli, cabbage, and peas.
Legumes
Black beans, chickpeas, and kidney beans have a good amount of magnesium in them start adding them in your diet regularly.
Fruits
1 medium banana has can provide 8% of your daily need for magnesium.
1 Apple can provide around 2% of your daily demand for magnesium.
Meat and Fish
3 chicken breast contains 6% of RDi while 3 ounces of salmon contains 7% of RDI.
Dark chocolate, tofu, and chlorella are also good sources of magnesium.
2. Magnesium Supplements
It is proven that taking magnesium supplements can significantly reduce the symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression.
Magnesium supplements are generally considered safe but you should check with your healthcare provider before taking them — especially if you have a medical condition.
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