Self-Experiment: Magnesium Supplementation Yields Unexpected Negative Results

A blogger conducted a months-long self-experiment with magnesium supplementation to improve mood and sleep quality. Initially using Solgar magnesium citrate, he ingested 800mg daily (approximately 136mg elemental magnesium). However, the results were unexpected: instead of improvement, mood significantly decreased. Data analysis and visualizations revealed potential negative effects from magnesium overdose. The blogger initially misinterpreted the supplement label, assuming 800mg referred to elemental magnesium, not citrate. The experiment highlights the importance of proper dosage and suggests that even seemingly safe supplements can have unintended negative consequences if taken in excess.