Does Magnesium Citrate help with anxiety?
Yes, for most people. 87% of 69 people who reported on Magnesium Citrate for anxiety say it improved. 12% noticed no change and 1% say it got worse. That is about the typical result for anxiety (85% across 95 options).
Anxiety: what users report
87%better69 reports · medium confidence
60 better8 no change1 worse
Ranked #35 of 95 for anxiety.
What people say about Magnesium Citrate and anxiety
“I use natural vitality calm magnesium citrate...I feel better off with less sleep. my watch is showing more deep sleep per night.”
“When taking 200mg per day of Citrate, I feel like I have a better mood, more energy, less social anxiety, and lower ADHD medication tolerance (Ritalin).”
“After I took my first dose about 4 days ago, I literally felt high. My entire body relaxed...For the past 6 months I have been suffering from unexplainable feelings of nervousness, anxiety, and especially constant muscle tension in my legs.”
“I had crippling anxiety for the last year. Panic attacks at least once a week. Took magnesium supplement. 2-3 days later, completely fine.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong14 meta-analyses · 135 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at anxiety. See all research on Magnesium Citrate.
Side effects people mention
diarrhea 58stomach issues 19drowsiness 6fatigue 3vivid dreams 3
What else is Magnesium Citrate used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count