Winter blues? This is how magnesium helps your body and mind relax.

The dark days aren't pleasant for everyone. Many women experience the winter blues : less energy, gloominess, and a feeling of tension. Besides light therapy and exercise, magnesium can also play a key role in your recovery.

What is the winter blues?

Winter blues are caused by reduced daylight and disruptions to your biological clock. Your body produces less serotonin (the happiness hormone), and you often sleep more restlessly.

Magnesium and stress

Magnesium is involved in over 300 processes in the body, including regulating nerves, muscles, and energy metabolism. During times of stress, your body uses more magnesium. A deficiency can lead to:

• Fatigue
• Tense muscles
• Bad night's sleep
• Gloom

Orthomolecular approach

• Seek daylight: even if it's only for 20 minutes outside.
• Exercise: Increases your serotonin and helps release tension.
• Magnesium Citrate : a highly absorbable form that helps with relaxation, energy and mood.

Magnesium can make all the difference between getting through the winter exhausted or staying relaxed and resilient.