Magnesium and vitamin D are essential to keeping your body healthy.
More research is needed to understand how they help with anxiety.
That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says.
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Because of that, its best to take vitamin D with a meal that contains some healthy fats.
Doing so can cause diarrhea and cramping.
Taking very high dosesmore than 5,000 mgcan cause kidney failure and even death.
Unfortunately, theres little data on what dose of magnesium might be helpful for anxiety.
In fact, the research around magnesium supplementation and anxiety is poor overall.
Very high levels can cause kidney failure, irregular heartbeats and death.
Magnesium Deficiency
Magnesium deficiency takes place if you dont have enough of the mineral in your body.
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiencycan cause weak bones and other symptoms.
Summary
Many people have found success taking magnesium and vitamin D for anxiety.
If youre interested in trying magnesium and vitamin D supplements, speak with your healthcare provider first.
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National Institutes of Health.Vitamin D : Consumer fact sheet.
