Calm Magnesium

Updated: September 10, 2025

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How the Right Magnesium Can Help You Relax, Sleep, and Feel Human Again

If you’ve been feeling wired, tense, or stretched so thin you could snap — you’re not alone. Modern life demands more from our minds and bodies than they were ever designed to handle. And sometimes, no matter how early you go to bed… how many deep breaths you take… or how many screens you switch off… true relaxation still feels just out of reach.

That’s why more and more people are turning to magnesium for help. Magnesium is essential for calming the nervous system, regulating stress hormones, and supporting deep, restorative sleep. In fact, it’s often called “nature’s original chill pill.”

But here’s the catch: Not all magnesium supplements deliver the calm they promise. Some are poorly absorbed. Some leave out the co-factors your body needs to actually feel the effects. And some have a far-from-calming effect on your digestive system!

The good news? When you choose the right kind of magnesium — the kind your body can absorb and use — the difference isn’t subtle. It’s the difference between tossing and turning… and finally letting go. Between feeling wired all day… and finding your center again. And in this article, we’ll walk you through exactly what to look for — and what to avoid — so you can find a magnesium supplement that truly helps you stay calm, relaxed, and yourself again.

What Is Calm Magnesium?

When people talk about “calm magnesium,” they’re usually thinking of one thing: A way to quiet their mind, ease the tension in their body, and finally get the kind of deep, restful sleep they’ve been missing.

In fact, researchers have known for years that magnesium plays a vital role in:

âś… Lowering cortisol (your main stress hormone)
✅ Supporting GABA (the brain’s natural “calm down” signal)
âś… Relaxing tight, clenched muscles
âś… Regulating healthy sleep cycles

Without enough magnesium, your nervous system can’t shut off. Your body stays stuck in high-alert mode — even when you know, logically, there’s nothing to fear.

That’s why restoring your magnesium levels isn’t just about feeling a little calmer. It’s about giving your whole system permission to stand down… and breathe again.

How Magnesium Helps You Feel Calm (Backed By Research)

If you’ve ever felt wired when you want to rest… or tense when you want to relax… there could be a simple reason behind it: your body’s magnesium reserves are running low.

And when that happens, it’s not just a minor imbalance. It sets off a chain reaction inside your brain, your nervous system, and your stress hormones — one that keeps you stuck in survival mode even when there’s no danger around.

Fortunately, scientists have spent years studying this connection. And what they’ve found is clear: restoring magnesium levels can help calm your mind, quiet your body, and reset your stress response from the inside out.

Here’s how it works…

Split image: Woman experiencing burnout, woman relaxing.

Magnesium Reduces Stress and Occasional Anxiety

In a randomized controlled trial published in the journal Stress and Health, 264 adults — all dealing with severe stress and low magnesium — were given 300 mg of magnesium daily for 8 weeks.1

To track the results, researchers used one of the most trusted tools in psychological medicine: the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales.

That’s not a fluffy mood quiz from the back of a magazine. It’s a professional diagnostic tool used in hospitals and research labs around the world.

It measures three core emotional states:

  • Depression — hopelessness, low energy, loss of motivation
  • Anxiety — nervous tension, racing heart, panic
  • Stress — irritability, overwhelm, constant pressure

And the results?

After just 8 weeks, participants didn’t just feel better — they tested better. Their scores dropped. Their anxiety eased. Their stress calmed.

They didn’t change their jobs. Or move to Bali. Or quit caffeine.

They just got more magnesium. And THAT alone was enough to make them feel more calm. 

Magnesium Supports GABA — Your Brain’s Natural Brake Pedal

Your brain has a built-in calming system — and it runs through a chemical messenger called GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). When GABA is strong, your mind feels steady. You can think clearly. You can relax when you want to.

But when GABA is weak — or when your brain can’t respond to it properly — calm becomes much harder to find. Your mind races. Your muscles tense. And small stresses suddenly feel overwhelming.

This is where magnesium comes in.

According to a scientific review2 published by Prof H. Murck––one of the world’s leading researchers in mood disorder neurobiology––magnesium doesn’t just support GABA — it binds directly to GABA receptors in the brain. In other words, magnesium helps these calming signals get through more easily — amplifying GABA’s ability to slow racing thoughts and quiet an overstimulated nervous system.

Murck’s review also found that magnesium blocks excess activity at NMDA receptors — another critical system involved in brain excitability and anxiety.

In plain English? Magnesium acts like a natural brake on a brain that’s running too fast. It helps soften the internal pressure that builds during stress. And it strengthens the very system your body relies on to feel calm, grounded, and resilient.

Without enough magnesium, that braking system starts to fail — and chronic tension, worry, and overwhelm can take hold.

Magnesium Helps Stress Hormones

You’ve probably heard of cortisol. It’s your body’s built-in alarm system — designed to flood your system when you’re in danger. It came in handy when your ancestors were running from sabre-tooth tigers! 

But when cortisol stays high for too long — like when you’re dealing with constant stress — it can leave you feeling wired, anxious, and unable to fully relax.

That’s where magnesium comes in.

In a major review published in the scientific journal Nutrients3, researchers confirmed a vicious cycle:

The more stressed you are, the more magnesium you lose.
And the more magnesium you lose, the higher your cortisol climbs.

But in the studies reviewed, restoring magnesium didn’t just make people feel better — it physically helped lower cortisol levels. In other words, when your magnesium stores are topped up, your body’s stress alarm — the one blasting cortisol into your bloodstream — finally quiets down. And when that happens, your mind and body can finally relax.

So How Do You Find the Right Magnesium?

Restoring your magnesium levels can make a real difference — not just for your stress, but for your whole sense of calm, balance, and well-being.

But not all magnesium supplements are created equal. Some use forms your body struggles to absorb. Some skip the key co-factors your nervous system needs to truly power down. And some leave you spending way too much time in the bathroom!

That’s exactly why we created AlgaeCal Magnesium Relax™ — a natural formula designed to help your mind, body, and nervous system finally shift from “high alert” to true calm.

Coming this October, AlgaeCal Magnesium Relax™ brings together:

âś… A highly absorbable magnesium blend
✅ Sensoril® Ashwagandha
âś… Chelated zinc
✅ P5P (the active form of Vitamin B6 that boosts your brain’s GABA)
âś… Plus a proprietary absorption-boosting blend to help your body use every nutrient

These ingredients have been shown to:

  • Cut stress by 62% in two months4 — measured on gold-standard psychiatric scales. That’s not “taking the edge off.” That’s hitting the reset button on your nervous system.‡*
  • Lower your stress hormone (cortisol) by 24.2%5 — so your body finally gets the memo: “You’re safe now. You can relax.”‡*
  • Fall asleep 17 minutes faster and sleep 38 minutes longer6 — that’s almost 4 and a half hours of extra sleep every week!‡*
  • Boost sleep efficiency by 7.8%7 — So every hour of sleep now feels like two, because you’re spending more time in the stages that actually repair your body and mind.‡*
  • Reduce middle-of-the-night wakeups by over 6 minutes8 — Which means you get back to sleep before the anxiety avalanche hits.‡*
  • Cut your body’s distress signal by 36.6%9 — When your body senses trouble it releases a protein called CRP.  When this stress marker drops, your body finally gets the green light to relax, repair, and recharge.9‡*
  • Raise your resilience by 32.2%10 — so stress bounces off you instead of dragging you under.‡*
  • Drop your resting pulse by 8.2 beats11 — without yoga, breathwork, or giving up caffeine. That’s what participants experienced in a clinical study, a strong indicator that their nervous system was finally able to shift into a calmer, more relaxed state.‡*
  • No more dragging through the day12 — In clinical studies, participants reported better concentration, better mood, and smoother energy… without pills or caffeine.‡*

Best of all? In all these clinical studies there were zero reported adverse side effects.

The official launch of AlgaeCal Magnesium Relax™ is happening in October.

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LIMITED SUPPLY

Whenever we launch a new product, we do our best to forecast demand. But we’ve been wrong before. When we launched AlgaeCal Collagen last year, we thought we had enough inventory to last 5 months…

But it sold out in 9 days.

That’s why we want to be completely transparent with you.

We’ve ordered 100,000 bottles of AlgaeCal Magnesium Relax™ for this launch.

It sounds like a lot.

Bottle of Magnesium Relax


But with stress, burnout, and sleepless nights at an all-time high, and with the clinically-supported results from these ingredients. We know demand is going to be massive.

Especially when you consider this:

You’ll get 20% OFF† during our LAUNCH SALE which means you’ll pay as little as $15.20 a bottle with a 6-month supply

So yeah, it’s sure to fly off the shelves! 

That’s why it makes sense to join our early access list.

That way, you can buy it before it goes on sale to the general public.   

So enter your email now — and we’ll send your 20% OFF discount code before the doors open:

‡Results consistent with Clinical Trials. Results may vary. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

†Open to US customers only. Offer valid with purchase of first month of subscribe and save, 1, 3, and 6 bottles of Magnesium Relax. While supplies last. Limit one coupon redemption per household. Cannot be combined with any other discounted prices.

Article Sources

  1. Serefko, A., Szopa, A., Poleszak, E., Wlaź, P., & Wlaź, A. (2022). Magnesium supplementation and the impact on depression, anxiety, and quality of life in individuals with subclinical magnesium deficiency: A randomized controlled trial. Stress and Health, 38(4), 703–713.
  2. Murck H. Magnesium and affective disorders. Nutr Neurosci. 2002 Dec;5(6):375-89.
  3. Workinger, J. L., Doyle, R. P., & Bortz, J. (2018). Challenges in the Diagnosis of Magnesium Status. Nutrients, 10(9), 1202.
  4. Auddy, Biswajit & Hazra, Jayram & Mitra, Achintya & Abedon, Bruce & Ghosal, Shibnath. (2008). A Standardized Withania Somnifera Extract Significantly Reduces Stress-Related Parameters in Chronically Stressed Humans: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study. Journal of American Nutraceutical Association. 11. 50-56)
  5. ibid
  6. Abbasi B, Kimiagar M, Sadeghniiat K, Shirazi MM, Hedayati M, Rashidkhani B. The effect of magnesium supplementation on primary insomnia in elderly: A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Res Med Sci. 2012 Dec;17(12):1161-9.
  7. ibid
  8. ibid
  9. Chandrasekhar K, Kapoor J, Anishetty S. A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults. Indian J Psychol Med. 2012 Jul;34(3)
  10. ibid
  11. ibid
  12. ibid

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  1. Zarina Jackson

    September 4, 2025 , 7:58 am

    what form of magnesium is your product, please?

  2. Yoori AlgaeCal

    September 4, 2025 , 5:27 pm

    Thank you for your interest, Zarina! 🙂 Our Magnesium Relax is formulated with three highly bioavailable forms of magnesium: Magnesium Bisglycinate (Chelated), Magnesium Malate, and Magnesium Citrate. We’ve also added Sensoril Ashwagandha, Vitamin B6, and Zinc to make it highly absorbable and effective for stress relief, sleep support, and anxiety relief!

    We’ll keep you posted with additional details as the launch approaches. 🙂
    – Yoori

  3. Louise fimlaid

    September 4, 2025 , 8:28 am

    Will this magnesium work with the algical I already take?

  4. Yoori AlgaeCal

    September 4, 2025 , 5:26 pm

    Great question, Louise! 🙂 Rest assured that Magnesium Relax will be compatible taken alongside the full dosage of your AlgaeCal Plus!

    As a general guideline, our Bone Health Expert, Lara Pizzorno, referenced a study in her book Healthy Bones, Healthy You, suggesting that we keep our magnesium intake at a 2:1 ratio with Calcium (2 calcium: 1 magnesium) from both supplements and diet combined.

    We’ll be sharing more details very soon!
    – Yoori

  5. Olga P. Vargas

    September 4, 2025 , 8:41 am

    Hello: Great! I bet the magnesium you are selling is Mg Glycinate & or Mg Bysglicinate which I have been taking & recommending to my family & friends for years. (My RBC Mg. Is 5.8 which is almost to the top of the chart (6.2) I would be interested if you offer good prices.
    Thank you.

  6. Yoori AlgaeCal

    September 4, 2025 , 5:25 pm

    It’s so wonderful to hear you’ve already been enjoying the benefits of magnesium glycinat / bysglicinate, Olga!

    Our upcoming Magnesium Relax will indeed include Magnesium Bisglycinate (Chelated) along with Magnesium Malate and Magnesium Citrate—all highly bioavailable forms designed to support relaxation, sleep quality, and stress relief. We’ve also included Sensoril® Ashwagandha, Vitamin B6 (as P5P), and Zinc to further enhance its benefits.

    Pricing details will be available soon! 🙂
    – Yoori

  7. Joyce T

    September 4, 2025 , 8:44 am

    Pushing this new product, sounds great. But….what are the ingredients…??? Proprietary blend doesn’t say what?? The whole email was on the right type of magnesium, but didn’t mention the right type of magnesium?
    I’ve been using Algae Cal Plus for a year or so now. My dr. suggested it for pain, osteoporosis, and inflammation. Nothing improved yet??
    Ok….would love to know your kind of magnesium, as there are many kinds.
    Look forward to your reply.

  8. Yoori AlgaeCal

    September 4, 2025 , 5:22 pm

    Thank you so much for your honest feedback and for sharing your experience with AlgaeCal Plus, Joyce.

    A friendly note that AlgaeCal is specifically designed to help increase bone density, rather than directly address pain or inflammation. It’s actually very common not to “feel” a difference, since we can’t sense changes in our bones day-to-day. The only definitive way to know that the program is working is to go for a follow-up DEXA scan! When the time comes, we would love to connect with you to hear about how you’ve been progressing, and in the meantime, we’re here to support you in any way we can. 🙂

    You’re absolutely right—transparency about ingredients is essential when it comes to supplements. Our upcoming Magnesium Relax will contain three highly bioavailable forms of magnesium: Bisglycinate (Chelated), Malate, and Citrate. We’ve also included Sensoril® Ashwagandha, Vitamin B6 (as P5P), and Zinc to enhance absorption and provide targeted support for stress relief, sleep quality, and relaxation.

    We’ll be sharing the exact formulation and dosage details very soon, so please stay tuned. 🙂
    – Yoori

  9. Rhonda

    September 4, 2025 , 9:13 am

    This whole article was about using the right type of magnesium to help you stay calm but nowhere does it tell you what type that is. It talks about what ingredients the magnesium is blended with but not what type it is or what amounts are used. I would never buy any supplements without this information.

  10. Yoori AlgaeCal

    September 4, 2025 , 5:19 pm

    Thank you for your thoughtful feedback, Rhona! I’ve shared this with our team right away.

    In the meantime, I’m happy to share that Magnesium Relax will contain three bioavailable forms of Magnesium: Bisglycinate (Chelated), Malate, and Citrate. We’ve also added Sensoril Ashwagandha, Vitamin B6, and Zinc to make it highly absorbable and effective for stress relief, sleep support, and anxiety relief!

    You’re absolutely right—knowing the specific type and amount of magnesium in a supplement is so important when deciding what’s best for your health. There will be more information on the exact formulation and dosage soon, so please stay tuned! 🙂
    – Yoori

  11. Sharlavan

    September 6, 2025 , 11:59 am

    Can this Magnesium relax be taken simultaneously with cholesterol medicine
    (Rosuvastatn)

  12. Coral

    September 8, 2025 , 2:45 pm

    Hi Sharlavan! We will be able to offer further guidance regarding Magnesium Relax as we get closer to the official launch date in October. We sincerely appreciate your patience in the meantime!
    – Coral

  13. susan westerling

    September 9, 2025 , 9:52 am

    I have no problem falling asleep for 2-3 hours but wake up and have trouble getting back to sleep.
    Will your magnesium supplement which I will add to your Bone Health supplements I’ve been taking for a few years cure my insomnia in the middle of the night?

  14. Coral

    September 9, 2025 , 2:10 pm

    Hi Susan.

    Thank you so much for your thoughtful question — I’m so sorry to hear that you’re dealing with sleep disruptions, and I completely understand how frustrating it can be to wake up in the middle of the night and struggle to get back to sleep.

    Our upcoming Magnesium Relax supplement was formulated to support relaxation and healthy sleep patterns, and many people find magnesium helpful for improving both the quality and duration of their sleep. That said, it’s important to note that while magnesium can be a wonderful support, it isn’t considered a “cure” for insomnia, and results can vary from person to person depending on the underlying causes of sleep disruptions.

    Since you’ve already been taking our Bone Health supplements for some time, Magnesium Relax could be a nice complement to your routine. Once it launches, we’ll also be sharing detailed guidance on how and when to take it for best results.

    I hope this information helps! 🙂 In the meantime, if your sleep troubles continue or worsen, we’d always recommend checking in with your doctor to explore any underlying causes and get personalized advice. Hopefully, you’re able to find some relief!
    – Coral

  15. Brenda Weigle

    September 4, 2025 , 9:49 am

    How much mag is in this? We get the proper ratio of mag to calcium in our AlgaeCal so I wouldn’t suppose this has anymore than 250 whatever’s to go with the other 500 mg of mg we take each day.

  16. vic

    September 4, 2025 , 10:32 am

    Magnesium causes diarrhea for me. What is the amount and type that will not cause diarrhea and if you recommend yours, but it does cause a problem, can I return it?

  17. Yoori AlgaeCal

    September 4, 2025 , 5:15 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing your concern, Vic! Diarrhea can sometimes occur when magnesium isn’t balanced with calcium in the optimal 2:1 ratio, or if the body isn’t effectively creating the bioactive form of vitamin B6 (P5P), which is essential for magnesium absorption.

    We don’t expect Magnesium Relax to cause diarrhea when taken as directed, but we also understand that everyone’s body is different. Rest assured, we provide a Risk Free Returns Policy on all our supplements – if you find that it’s not a good fit for you, we’ll gladly refund any unopened—and even partially used—bottles within one year of your purchase date. 🙂 I hope this helps!
    – Yoori

  18. Wendy Fraser

    September 4, 2025 , 10:53 am

    Can you tell me exactly what kind or kinds of magnesium & how much Magnesium is present in your new Magnesium product?

  19. Yoori AlgaeCal

    September 4, 2025 , 5:06 pm

    Thank you for your interest, Wendy! Magnesium Relax will contain three bioavailable forms of Magnesium: Bisglycinate (Chelated), Malate, and Citrate. We’ve also added Sensoril Ashwagandha, Vitamin B6, and Zinc to make it highly absorbable and effective for stress relief, sleep support, and anxiety relief!

    There will be more information on the exact formulation, including the amount of magnesium, so please stay tuned!
    – Yoori

  20. Terri Whitesel

    September 4, 2025 , 12:46 pm

    Ashwagandha – that is where the ‘relax’ comes from, not the magnesium. Ashwagandha, is not recommended for people on blood thinners, and interacts/impacts heart medications. It also can cause insomnia…kinda defeats the purpose.
    Since many women I know, all post menapausal and all taking supplements for osteopenia/osteoporosis, like I do, your Algea Cal product, I find it particularly frustrating that supplements add in ashwaganhda. A recommendation to ‘ ask your doctor is a waste of time’ , they know nothing about nutrition and most all vitamins except B12 and D3, so they will automatically say, don’t bother, that is my experience. Magnesium-L-threonate & Magnesium acetyl taurate; based on clinical research are the only magnesiums that has been clinically shown to reduce produce calmness, reduce anxiety and cross the brain blood barrier. Lastly since you say, Magnesium Blend in this supplement, I have no idea what I am taking and I am already getting magnesium oxide in my algea cal plus.

  21. Evelyn Urquhart

    September 5, 2025 , 10:39 am

    I’m glad you asked that. I just saw my MD yesterday and she said that some people react to ashwaganhda because I had taken something for sleep in it and was super groggy the next day. I am curious about this product to see if it is better for me. I have been trying various things lately and not much helps me fall asleep at a reasonable time.

  22. Sharon

    September 5, 2025 , 8:30 am

    Please give the exact ingredient list. I can’t take a lot of B6, so I’d like to know how much is in the product.

  23. Coral

    September 5, 2025 , 11:52 am

    Hi Sharon,

    Thank you so much for your question and for your interest in our upcoming Magnesium Relax! I completely understand your concern about vitamin B6.

    At this time, we’re not able to share the exact ingredient amounts just yet. The full supplement facts panel, including the amount of vitamin B6, will be available closer to the official launch in October.

    We appreciate your patience in the meantime, and more details will come soon! 🙂
    – Coral

  24. Brenda W

    September 5, 2025 , 9:13 am

    Thank you for clarifying the form of Mg in response to other comments. Also wondering the directions for taking this as it is supposed to help with sleep. Is it taken before bed or? Should it be taken apart from AlgaeCal Plus?

  25. Coral

    September 5, 2025 , 12:04 pm

    Hi Brenda, thank you for your interest in the Magnesium Relax! Thank you for reaching out to us and for your interest in our AlgaeCal Magnesium Relax! This is a great question, and we’re happy to help.

    Rest assured that Magnesium Relax will be compatible taken alongside the full dosage of your AlgaeCal Plus!

    We will be sure to share more information on the exact formula, dosage and guidelines of our Magnesium Relax soon, so please stay tuned.
    – Coral

  26. Gina Aguirre-Larson

    September 5, 2025 , 10:49 am

    I’d like to try the AlgeaCal magnesium supplements. However, I’d like you to reassure me that it won’t interact negatively with the other Algae Cal supplements I take and that if these supplements don’t work for me, I can return them and get my money back.

  27. Coral

    September 8, 2025 , 2:31 pm

    Hi Gina, thank you for reaching out.

    Rest assured that Magnesium Relax is formulated to complement all of our AlgaeCal products. We’ll be sharing detailed guidance on how to take it for optimal absorption as we get closer to launch day! For your peace of mind, our Risk-Free Return Policy ensures that you have a full year from the date of purchase to get a refund for any unopened or partially used products- and this applies to our upcoming Magnesium Relax, too.

    I hope this gives you some peace of mind, and please don’t hesitate to let us know if you have any further questions. 🙂
    – Coral

  28. Lourdy

    September 6, 2025 , 6:36 am

    hello , this is a great news, I used to take magnesium, but I feel discomfort , feel like a little heart beat, I stopped so I will try your new product., Thank you all the Staffs for the new product.

  29. Xiao-Lin Yin-Croft

    September 6, 2025 , 8:56 am

    I’ve been using your products for a year and half. My bone density did on crease by 5% after a year but for some reason, my B6 has been too high in both blood test this year and last. This product contains B6, is it wise for me to take it? How much b6 does each serving contain?

  30. Coral

    September 8, 2025 , 2:44 pm

    Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience with us, Xiao-Lin, and congratulations on seeing such a wonderful increase with AlgaeCal.

    Regarding your question about Magnesium Relax, at this time, we aren’t able to share the exact formulation or nutrient amounts until we get closer to the official launch in October, and we appreciate your patience!

    Since you’ve mentioned that your vitamin B6 levels have been elevated on your blood tests, the safest next step would be to check in with your doctor before adding any new supplements that may contain B6. They’ll be able to guide you based on your personal health history and bloodwork results.

    Once we release the full supplement facts panel for Magnesium Relax, you’ll be able to review the exact amount of B6 it contains and make a fully informed decision together with your healthcare provider.

    I hope this helps! And please rest assured, we’ll be sharing the full details very soon.
    – Coral

This article features advice based on cutting-edge research from our industry experts to give you the best possible information to support your bone-building journey.

Lara Pizzorno
MDiv, MA, LMT - Best-selling author of Healthy Bones Healthy You! and Your Bones; Editor of Longevity Medicine Review, and Senior Medical Editor for Integrative Medicine Advisors.,
Dr. Liz Lipski
PhD, CNS, FACN, IFMP, BCHN, LDN - Professor and Director of Academic Development, Nutrition programs in Clinical Nutrition at Maryland University of Integrative Health.,
Dr. Emma Gasinski
PT, DPT, RYT - Physical therapist and certified yoga teacher with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals,
Dr. Lawrence (Larry) A. May
MD, FACP, Harvard Medical School Graduate, Physician, Author, Public Speaker - Doctor of Internal Medicine at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center and author of several articles and books, including the widely utilized and best selling medical textbook Primary Care Medicine,