Table 3. Adjusted Odds of Depression by Age and Magnesium Intake*
Magnesium Intake (mg/day)Odds Ratio95% CIP Value
Age <65
    0–1831
    184–2460.810.67–0.980.032
    247–3150.690.52–0.920.012
    316–4170.760.63–0.910.005
    418–24370.800.59–1.090.15
Age ≥65
    0–1831
    184–2461.380.87–2.180.17
    247–3151.290.79–2.100.29
    316–4171.300.83–2.030.24
    418–24372.151.34–3.450.002
  • * Odds ratios and confidence intervals (CIs) were adjusted for sex, race, ethnicity, education, marital status, alcohol intake, smoking, kidney disease, diabetes, food insecurity, and low dietary folate.