Magnesium plays a role in muscle, nerve and heart function, and low magnesium has been linked with some heart problems in research. We look at what the evidence says, which forms people choose, and why you should check with your doctor first if you have a heart condition.
Tag: Anxiety
Can Magnesium Cause Anxiety? What We Know and What to Try
Anxiety isn’t a recognised side effect of magnesium, but some people do feel more on edge after starting it. We look at what the research says, the likely explanations, and what to try.
Magnesium Makes Me Jittery: Possible Causes and What to Check
Feeling shaky, restless or wired after magnesium? It isn’t a known side effect, so the cause is often something else in the product or your routine. Here’s a checklist to work through.
Tight Chest or Difficulty Breathing After Magnesium: What to Do
A tight chest or shortness of breath should never be put down to a supplement without being checked. When to call 999, the possible links with magnesium, and what to do next.
Magnesium Is Making Me Feel Depressed: What the Evidence Says
Feeling flat or low since starting magnesium? There’s no evidence magnesium causes depression, but there are reasons you might feel worse. What to check, what to try, and when to get help.
Magnesium Side Effects: Why It Can Make You Feel Worse (and What to Try)
Magnesium making you tired, anxious or sleeping badly? Why it happens, how magnesium works with other minerals, and simple changes to dose, form and timing to try.