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Primary Research · 2018

The role of magnesium in neurological disorders

Kirkland AE, Sarlo GL, Holton KF · Nutrients, 2018

Key finding

Reviews mechanisms and clinical evidence for magnesium's role in migraine prophylaxis, stress, anxiety, and depression — with strongest RCT support for migraine prevention at 400–600mg/day.

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29882776/

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