Depression may be improved by magnesium supplements

Posted on June 30, 2017July 12, 2017 by Dr. Howard Chusid

Takeaway

After 6 wk, magnesium supplementation was associated with reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety, but the study did not include a placebo control.

Why this matters

Magnesium supplementation is safe and inexpensive.

Study design

108 adults with depression were randomly assigned to 6 wk of treatment (248 mg of elemental magnesium per day) or to delayed treatment.
Funding: University of Vermont.

Depression may be improved by magnesium supplements
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Transgender patients face Mental Health Challenges

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Dr. Howard Chusid

While I have rarely seen trans-gender patients in my practice, I do understand that they will generally have many issues accompanying their desire to be different. As we all have seen in life, “standing out, looking different, acting different, etc. ” is always accompanied by stares, changes in face tones, looks of non-acceptance, and unfortunately, Read more about Transgender patients face Mental Health Challenges[…]