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Are there any dangers in taking 200 mg of magnesium aspartate daily? can this form of magnesium worsen anxiety and/or depression?

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Dr. Tarik Hadid answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology

No known harm: There is no known harm from taking magnesium suppliments that we know of, unless you take it in excess. It does not worsen anxiety or depression.

Answered 8/28/2014

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Undetermined: most likely won't but you never know

Answered 8/30/2014

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