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Magnesium plays a significant role in supporting the acetylcholine (ACh) system, primarily through its involvement in neuromuscular transmission and neuronal signaling. Acetylcholine is a critical neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems, involved in muscle contraction, memory, and learning. Magnesium acts as a physiological calcium antagonist at the synaptic cleft; it modulates the influx of calcium ions necessary for the release of acetylcholine at nerve terminals. Low magnesium levels have been associated with increased acetylcholine release and neuronal excitability, while adequate magnesium helps maintain the balance of neurotransmitter release.

Several animal and cell studies, as well as limited human research, indicate magnesium's role in neuromuscular health and its indirect effect on acetylcholine signaling. For example, magnesium deficiency can lead to symptoms such as muscle cramps or spasms, which are partially attributed to dysregulated acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction. In the context of cognitive health, some studies suggest that magnesium may improve memory and synaptic plasticity, potentially through effects on cholinergic neurotransmission, although direct clinical evidence remains limited.

While magnesium supplementation is not a direct treatment for conditions of acetylcholine deficiency, its physiological role in maintaining neuromuscular and nervous system function is well-established. Thus, magnesium is justified by scientific evidence as a supportive nutrient for the acetylcholine system, but the strength of direct clinical evidence is moderate rather than robust.

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