MAGNESIUM AND DEPRESSION: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of magnesium supplementation in depressive patients, as well as whether there is an association between hypomagnesemia and depressive symptoms, and its main conclusions. Methods: This is a study with a qualitative approach, through an integrative literature review, in which the databases used were: PubMed, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and Cochrane Library (CL). The descriptors chosen, mediated by the Boolean operator “AND”, to search for articles on the platforms were “magnesium”, “depression” and “supplementation”. Results: After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 16 articles remained selectable. Of the articles analyzed, 04 did not find statistically significant results that justify the supplementation of patients with depressive symptoms with magnesium; 12 pointed to the ability to increase the quality of mood. Final Thoughts: Patients with low magnesium seem to benefit from supplementation. Depressive symptoms with multifactorial triggers, such as postpartum depression, remain unclear. New studies must be conducted.