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Magnesium is scientifically recognized as an essential mineral involved in numerous enzymatic reactions crucial for energy production in the body. Specifically, magnesium acts as a cofactor for enzymes involved in the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy currency of cells. Deficiency in magnesium can result in symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, and muscle cramps, which are often interpreted as "lack of energy." Multiple clinical studies have demonstrated that correcting magnesium deficiency can improve fatigue, particularly in individuals with identifiable low magnesium status or certain conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia. However, in healthy individuals with normal magnesium levels, supplementation does not consistently yield significant benefits for energy enhancement. Thus, while there is a scientific basis for magnesium’s role in energy metabolism, and for supplementation in cases of deficiency, the evidence for its use as a general energy booster in the absence of deficiency is moderate rather than robust. Leading health organizations such as the NIH acknowledge magnesium’s role in energy production but do not universally recommend supplementation for fatigue unless a deficiency is present.

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