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Burned-out employees say $20 stress pills may be the ‘only reason’ they haven’t quit

Nypost · · 539 words · By Miska Salemann
Wellness and Supplementation Product Promotion Workplace Burnout
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“Magnesium helps regulate blood pressure, as well as muscle and nerve function.”
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Multiple independent sources (Mayo Clinic Press, AOL/Barrett, and general health search results) confirm that magnesium regulates blood pressure, muscle function, and nerve function.
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web search NEUTRAL — Magnesium might improve sleep by controlling a brain chemical called GABA, which is crucial for sleep. It can also help relax muscles and regulate your nervous system, which could mean you'll sleep be…
https://www.webmd.com/diet/supplement-guide-magnesium
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web search NEUTRAL — “Magnesium influences nerve transmission and blood vessel function in the brain,” Barrett said.Since magnesium helps regulate blood pressure, not getting enough of the mineral may increase your risk o…
https://www.aol.com/articles/sneaky-symptoms-magnesium-defic…
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web search NEUTRAL — Magnesium is critical to keeping you healthy. It helps your body regulate nerve and muscle function, blood sugar levels and inflammation. It also plays a part in making bone, protein and DNA. Glycine …
https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/nutrition-fitness/magnesium-g…
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“The mineral is naturally found in plant- and animal-based foods”
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Two independent web sources explicitly state that magnesium is found in both plant-based and animal-based foods.
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web search NEUTRAL — Wikidata Free knowledge base. Wikiversity Free learning resources. Wikiquote Free quote compendium.
https://www.wikipedia.org/
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web search NEUTRAL — While magnesium is naturally found in foods like leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, many individuals turn to supplements to ensure adequate intake.Magnesium is found in many different foods,…
https://www.drugs.com/article/magnesium.html
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web search NEUTRAL — If you’re wondering what foods have magnesium, the answer is simple: Many whole, unprocessed foods naturally provide this essential mineral. Magnesium is found in plant and animal foods, but it’s espe…
https://draxe.com/nutrition/foods-high-in-magnesium/
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“Estimates suggest roughly half of Americans have inadequate intake or are magnesium-deficient.”
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Two independent sources report that approximately half of the US population has inadequate magnesium intake or is deficient.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. (/ˈkjʊərɪɡ/ KURE-ig) is a publicly traded American beverage company headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, and Frisco, Texas. It was formed on July 9, 2018, through the mer…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keurig_Dr_Pepper
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States dollar (symbol: $; currency code: USD) is the official currency of the United States and several other countries. The Coinage Act of 1792 introduced the U.S. dollar at par with the S…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_dollar
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — WhatsApp Messenger, commonly known simply as WhatsApp, is an American social media, instant messaging (IM), and Voice over IP (VoIP) service accessible via desktop and mobile app. Owned by Meta Platfo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WhatsApp
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“Magnesium supplementation has been shown to help reduce a range of symptoms of daily psychological stress, including fatigue, irritability, poor sleep and elevated cortisol.”
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While general evidence confirms magnesium's role in nerve function and blood pressure, the specific claim regarding the reduction of fatigue, irritability, and cortisol via supplementation is not explicitly detailed in the provided evidence snippets.
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web search NEUTRAL — In the cosmos, magnesium is produced in large, aging stars by the sequential addition of three helium nuclei to a carbon nucleus. When such stars explode as supernovas, much of the magnesium is expell…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesium
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web search NEUTRAL — Magnesium is a mineral that is important for normal bone structure in the body. People get magnesium from food, but sometimes supplements are needed. Magnesium is needed for many bodily...
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-998/magnesi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 27, 2025 · Magnesium is a powerhouse mineral that plays a crucial role in various processes all across your body. It helps with everything from regulating blood pressure and blood sugar levels to …
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/magnesium
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“One clinical trial found that daily doses of around 300 mg helped reduce stress in populations with low magnesium levels, with a decrease of up to 45% in Depression Anxiety Stress Scale scores from baseline.”
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The provided evidence contains general definitions of 'clinical' and 'anxiety' from Wikipedia and dictionaries, but does not contain the specific clinical trial data regarding 300mg doses and a 45% decrease in DASS scores.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable, and often irrational worry about events or activities. Worry often interferes with daily functioni…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generalized_anxiety_disorder
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder that develops from experiencing a traumatic event, such as sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, warfare and its associated traumas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-traumatic_stress_disorder
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Postpartum depression (PPD), also known as perinatal depression, is a mood disorder which may be experienced by pregnant or postpartum women. Symptoms include extreme sadness, low energy, anxiety, cry…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postpartum_depression
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“One popular formula on Amazon has been picked up by more than 60,000 shoppers in the past month alone”
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The provided evidence includes general Amazon company information but does not contain sales data or a specific count of 60,000 shoppers for a particular formula.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Amazon most often refers to: Amazon rainforest, a rainforest covering most of the Amazon basin Amazon (company), an American multinational technology company Amazon River, in South America Amazons, a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Amazon.com, Inc. (doing business as Amazon) is an American multinational technology company engaged in e-commerce, cloud computing, online advertising, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_(company)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In Greek mythology, the Amazons (Ancient Greek: Ἀμαζόνες) were female warriors and hunters, known for their physical agility, strength, archery, riding skills, and the arts of combat. Their society wa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazons
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“BioEmblem’s 300 mg dose combines magnesium malate, known for energy support, magnesium glycinate for stress and anxiety, and magnesium citrate, a highly absorbable form, which could have mild laxative benefits.”
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Three independent retail/product listings (Amazon, Walmart, and a supplement shop) confirm that BioEmblem Triple Magnesium Complex contains 300mg of a blend of magnesium malate, glycinate, and citrate.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) products by country. Protected Designation of Origin is a Geographical Indication under EU and UK law. Applications can be made both for EU/UK p…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Moon is the only natural satellite of Earth. It orbits around Earth at an average distance of 384,399 kilometers (238,854 mi), a distance roughly 30 times the width of Earth. It completes an orbit…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The olive (botanical name Olea europaea, "European olive") is a species of subtropical evergreen tree in the family Oleaceae. Originating in Asia Minor, it is abundant throughout the Mediterranean Bas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive
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“The capsules are made in an FDA-registered facility, GMP-certified and third-party tested for purity and accuracy.”
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Multiple sources (Walmart and BioEmblem's own product descriptions) state the product is made in a cGMP/NSF-registered facility and is third-party tested for purity and accuracy.
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web search NEUTRAL — 3rd Party And Triple Lab Tested. Vegan, No Artificial Fillers Or Binders. Made To The Highest Standards In California. Take 2 capsules once daily with food or as directed by a healthcare professional.
https://www.bioemblem.com/products/magnesium-180
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web search NEUTRAL — Maximum Absorption & Potent Magnesium Supplement: BioEmblem Triple Magnesium Complex features 300mg of three types of pure magnesium (Glycinate, Malate, Citrate). Each is chelate or highly absorbable …
https://www.amazon.com/BioEmblem-Magnesium-Complex-Capsules-…
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web search NEUTRAL — 3RD PARTY TESTED & BIOEMBLEM QUALITY: BioEmblem Triple Magnesium Complex is made in the USA at a NSF-registered cGMP facility and is 3rd party tested for purity and accuracy. Every magnesium pill is v…
https://www.walmart.com/ip/BioEmblem-Triple-Magnesium-Comple…
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