25 Nov 2015 Blackmores Institute Low magnesium intake link to depression in young adults 25 Nov 2015 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News According to new US research in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, there is a significant link between very low magnesium intake and depression, especially in younger adults. Previous studies have linked magnesium supplementation to improvement in depressive symptoms, but consensus on the relationship between magnesium and depression has not been reached. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.