- Magnesium, often called “miracle magnesium” in integrative medicine, is used for various health issues including gastrointestinal (GI) problems, headaches, asthma, and anxiety.
- It is particularly effective for relieving constipation and reducing headache frequency—potentially cutting headaches by 50%.
- Magnesium is also used to calm anxiety and settle the mind.
- The effectiveness of a magnesium supplement largely depends on its absorption, and dosing can be adjusted as long as there are no side effects.
Many Benefits of Magnesium
Magnesium is widely used for constipation, headaches, anxiety, and asthma, with effectiveness depending mainly on absorption and dosage tolerance.
Matthew M. Hand, DO, Pediatric Nephrology
