Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium
For the health condition: Body Building

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Magnesium is commonly used as a supplement among bodybuilders and athletes due to its critical roles in muscle function, energy production, and protein synthesis. Scientifically, magnesium acts as a cofactor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions, including those involved in ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production, which is essential for muscular contraction and energy metabolism. Deficiencies in magnesium can lead to muscle cramps, weakness, and fatigue, which can hinder athletic and bodybuilding performance. Several studies have shown that magnesium supplementation may improve muscle strength, reduce exercise-induced stress, and support recovery, especially in individuals who are magnesium deficient or undergoing intense training routines. However, in well-nourished individuals with adequate dietary magnesium intake, the performance benefits of additional supplementation appear modest. The evidence is stronger for its role in preventing deficiency-related problems rather than in significantly enhancing muscle growth or performance beyond normal levels. Still, due to the increased magnesium loss through sweat and urine during rigorous exercise, supplementation can be justified for those at risk of suboptimal intake. Overall, while there is scientific support for magnesium’s importance in muscle health and exercise performance, the evidence for its direct impact on bodybuilding outcomes such as muscle hypertrophy is moderate.

More about Magnesium
More about Body Building

Other ingredients used for Body Building

7-Keto-DHEA
Acetyl L-carnitine
adenosine 5-triphosphate disodium (ATP)
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
amino acids
anchovies
ashwagandha
aspartic acid
beta-alanine
bovine
branched-chain amino acids
caffeine
capsaicinoids
Coleus forskohlii
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
creatine monohydrate
curcumin
gelatin
ginseng
greens blend (proprietary)
hydroxycitric acid
l-isoleucine
iron
L-cysteine
L-glutamine
L-glycine
L-leucine
L-methionine
L-ornithine
L-valine
magnesium
maltodextrin
Milk
omega-3 fatty acids
ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate
protein
Almond fruit
vitamin D
Whey protein
Zinc
wheat germ
Algae
chickpea protein
brown rice protein
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
2a, 17a-dimethyl-17b-hydroxy-5a-androstan-3-one
4-DHEA
arginine alpha ketoglutarate
arachidonic acid
Arginine malate
Alpha glyceryl
Alpha-ketoisocaproic acid
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Algal protein
Alpha hydroxyisocaproic acid
anti-aromatase
animal protein
Beef Protein
beef
Beef liver
bovine protein
beta-lactoglobulin
ba ji tian
banana
chia seed
casein
cardarine
Citrus
capsaicin
capsiate
chicken
D-Aspartic Acid
dihydrocapsiate
deer velvet
D-Ribose
dextrose
eurycomanone
egg
Eurycoma Longifolia
ecdysteroids
Ethyl-Alpha-Guanido-Methyl-Ethanoate
ecdysterone
Egg protein
fungus
Fadogia agrestis
forskolin
glucose
hydroxymethylbutyrate
HMB hydroxymethylbutyrate
Isoleucine
ketosterones
leucine alpha-ketoglutarate
lactalbumin
lactoglobulin
lipids
Marine protein
Milk Protein
Phytoecdysteroid
Protodioscin
Phosphatidic Acid
Palatinose
propionate ester
Peptides
Rhaponticum
Synephrine
Safed musli
Ursolic Acid
Yohimbine
Zucchini

Products containing Magnesium

We currently have no products on Caring Sunshine that contain this ingredient.