Depression and Magnesium
A person who is under stress without ample levels of magnesium can become depleted and deficient in this vital mineral which if not remedied, can linger, causing depression and further health issues.
Magnesium deficiency can be an underlying cause of anxiety and depression, as determined in several clinical trials as referenced in the following:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16...
http://george-eby-research.com/html/d...
Symptoms of chronic magnesium deficiency include paranoia, anxious behavior, depression, hyper-emotionality, apprehension, confusion, anger, nervousness, insomnia, and nervous fits to name a few.