The Claim

Chronic stress causes a depletion of magnesium, which in turn impairs GABAergic neurotransmission, leading to reduced central nervous system inhibition and increased susceptibility to sympathetic overactivation.

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What the research says

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In plain English

When you're under constant stress, your body uses up too much of a mineral called magnesium, which can mess with your brain's ability to calm down, making you feel more anxious or on edge.

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Chronic stress depletes magnesium, which impairs GABAergic neurotransmission, reducing central nervous system inhibition and increasing susceptibility to sympathetic overactivation.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Brain glutamic acid decarboxylase-67 kDa alterations induced by magnesium treatment in olfactory bulbectomy and chronic mild stress models in rats

    This study showed that giving magnesium to stressed rats helped their brains make more of a calming chemical (GABA), which may help reduce anxiety and overreaction to stress.

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