Magnesium is extremely important for mental and neurological health. In humans, a low-magnesium diet is associated with higher risk of mental health issues and unhealthy stress responses.^[27] You need magnesium to deal with stress. Stress^[28] causes you to excrete more magnesium through urine.^[29] Therefore, being deficient can create a vicious cycle.

Magnesium supplementation has been shown to promote a healthy stress response and neurotransmitter balance. It also promotes relaxation by increasing GABA,^[30] the calming neurotransmitter.

Magnesium supplements have also been shown to help improve mental health^[32] in women with general premenstrual syndrome.

To boost mood and promote a healthy stress response, it is best to use a combination of forms of magnesium combined with vitamin B6.^[33] Studies have confirmed that magnesium with organic acid salt (e.g. citrate and malate) or amino acids (e.g. taurate, glycinate, and sucrosomial)^[34] are significantly better absorbed than inorganic salts (oxide, chloride, and sulfate).^[35] Also, these different forms are absorbed into different tissues, with taurate, malate, and citrate being the most beneficial for the nervous system.^[36]

Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthroughcontains the full spectrum of all seven forms of the most bioavailable magnesium along with vitamin B6 to support mental health and promote a healthy stress response.