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Magnesium for Mood: Supporting Emotional Regulation in Kids If your child is anxious, moody, or emotionally reactive—and nothing seems to help—you’re not alone. It’s not bad parenting; it’s a dysregulated brain . In this episode, Dr. Roseann and naturopath Dr. Jaquel Patterson explain why magnesium for mood is critical, how nutrient deficiencies affect emotional regulation, and how calming the nervous system first supports mental health in kids and teens. Why magnesium matters Magnesium regulates the nervous system and supports neurotransmitters like GABA and serotonin. Deficiency can show up as: Anxiety or emotional reactivity Sleep struggles Poor focus or hyperactivity Parent story: After…