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Magnesium has some scientific support for its role in supporting the testosterone body system, though the evidence is limited and generally not robust. Several studies have investigated the relationship between magnesium status and testosterone levels, mainly in the context of deficiency or in combination with physical activity. For instance, a 2011 study published in Biological Trace Element Research found that both sedentary and athletic men who supplemented with magnesium experienced modest increases in free and total testosterone levels, particularly when combined with exercise. Another paper in the Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis suggested that magnesium may influence the bioavailability of testosterone, possibly by affecting the binding of testosterone to sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG).

However, most of the available research involves small sample sizes, short durations, or is conducted in populations with low magnesium status at baseline. There is insufficient evidence to support magnesium supplementation as a primary intervention for boosting testosterone in healthy men with adequate dietary intake. The mechanism by which magnesium could influence testosterone appears to be related to its role in enzymatic reactions and overall cellular function, which are critical for hormone production and regulation. In summary, while magnesium is essential for general health and there is some preliminary evidence supporting its role in testosterone metabolism, the strength of the scientific evidence is modest at best.

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