New Delhi, Jan. 18 -- There's a reason why experts advocate a nutritious and balanced diet for good physical and mental health. That's because even if you are deficient in a single nutrient, it impacts several functions in your body. Today, we are shedding light on magnesium, a type of mineral that the body needs to conduct various biochemical reactions, including muscle and nerve function, regulation of blood pressure, protein synthesis, and blood glucose control. Not many know that it also helps to combat depression.

Yes, it's true. There have been several studies that have proved that magnesium deficiency and depression are linked.

Let's find out how!

According to an article 'Role of magnesium supplementation in the treatment of dep...