Maybe you've heard that it helps with sleep, muscle recovery, stress, or even cramps. But… do you really need to take it? Is it one of those ‘must-have’ supplements, or is it another case of overhyped marketing?
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References for my fellow nerds 🤓
Insulin resistance - Simental-Mendia et al., 2016 - a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised control trials on the effects of magnesium supplementation on insulin sensitivity and glucose control.
Blood pressure - Zhang et al., 2016 - effects of magnesium supplementation on blood pressure: a meta-analysis of randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trials.
Muscle fitness - Wang et al., 2017 - the effect of magnesium supplementation on muscle fitness: a meta-analysis and systematic review.
Recovery and muscle soreness - Tarsitano et al., 2024 - effects of magnesium supplementation on muscle soreness in different type of physical activities: a systematic review.
Cramps - Garrison et al., 2020 - Magnesium for skeletal muscle cramps.
Sleep - Arab et al., 2023 - The role of magnesium in sleep health: a systematic review of available literature.
Menopause and women’s health - Thornton et al., 2024 - nutrition interventions on muscle-related components of sarcopenia in females: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials.
Migraines - Chiu et al., 2016 - effects of intravenous and oral magnesium on reducing migraine: a meta-analysis of randomised control trials.