How Magnesium Helps with Anxiety

Managing Anxiety

Magnesium helps regulate key processes affected by Anxiety, supporting better symptom management and overall health.

Direct Benefits

Improves sleep quality and reduces insomnia

Overall Wellness

Magnesium supports overall health and may help reduce severity of Anxiety symptoms.

Recommended Magnesium Intake for Anxiety

370 mg per day

Standard recommended daily intake

Best Magnesium-Rich Foods for Anxiety

These foods provide optimal Magnesium while being suitable for managing Anxiety:

Rank Food Magnesium per 100g % Daily Value Suitability Score
1 Banana 27.0 7%
70/100
2 Figs (Fresh) 26.0 7%
70/100
3 Raspberries (Fresh) 27.1 7%
70/100
4 Avocado 29.0 8%
70/100
5 Beets (Beetroot) 31.0 8%
70/100
6 Pecans (Raw) 34.0 9%
69/100
7 Tiger Nuts 32.0 9%
70/100
8 Macadamia Nuts (Raw) 37.0 10%
70/100
9 Hazelnuts (Raw) 46.0 12%
70/100
10 Flaxseeds (Ground) 55.0 15%
70/100
11 Natto 57.0 15%
70/100
12 Tofu (Firm) 58.0 16%
70/100
13 Cacao Nibs (Raw) 64.0 17%
70/100
14 Quinoa 64.0 17%
70/100
15 Dragon Fruit (Pitaya) 68.0 18%
70/100

Sample Daily Meal Plan

This meal plan provides 94.6 mg of Magnesium:

Breakfast

Banana (100g) 27.0

Breakfast Total: 27.0

Lunch

Figs (Fresh) (100g) 26.0

Lunch Total: 26.0

Dinner

Raspberries (Fresh) (100g) 27.1

Dinner Total: 27.1

Snack

Avocado (50g) 14.5

Snack Total: 14.5

Daily Totals

Total Magnesium: 94.6 mg

% of Daily Target: 26%

How to Maximize Magnesium Benefits

Enhance Absorption

  • Vitamin D - Improves absorption
  • Vitamin B6 - Improves absorption

Avoid These

  • High calcium intake - May reduce absorption
  • Alcohol - May reduce absorption
  • Phytates - May reduce absorption

Best Timing for Anxiety

With meals

Best absorbed when consumed with regular meals throughout the day.

Signs You're Getting Enough vs Not Enough

✓ Signs of Adequate Magnesium

  • Better management of Anxiety symptoms
  • Improved overall energy and vitality
  • Enhanced immune function
  • Better recovery and resilience
  • No signs of nutrient deficiency

⚠ Signs of Magnesium Deficiency

  • Insomnia and poor sleep quality
  • Muscle cramps and spasms
  • Anxiety and irritability
  • High blood pressure
  • Fatigue and weakness
  • Irregular heartbeat

Important: If you're experiencing symptoms of Anxiety, consult with a healthcare provider. This information is for educational purposes and not medical advice.

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