Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium
For the health condition: Muscle Tone (lack of)

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Synopsis

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

Magnesium is scientifically recognized as an essential mineral involved in neuromuscular function, which directly impacts muscle tone. It plays a pivotal role in the regulation of muscle contraction and relaxation by acting as a natural calcium antagonist at the neuromuscular junction. Low levels of magnesium can lead to neuromuscular irritability, muscle cramps, spasms, and even tetany. Numerous clinical studies have shown that magnesium supplementation can reduce symptoms of muscle cramps and spasms, particularly in populations with magnesium deficiency, such as pregnant women, the elderly, and athletes. However, the evidence is more robust for the prevention and reduction of muscle cramps than for directly improving "muscle tone" in the sense of muscle strength or baseline firmness.

The concept of "muscle tone" in medical literature generally refers to the continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles. While magnesium can help prevent abnormal muscle contractions (hypertonia or spasticity) due to deficiency, there is less evidence that supplementation in individuals with normal magnesium levels will significantly alter muscle tone. Therefore, the use of magnesium for this purpose is scientifically valid primarily in cases where deficiency or suboptimal magnesium status is present. The overall evidence rating is moderate (3/5) because, while mechanistic understanding and deficiency-correction are well-supported, benefits in individuals with normal levels are less clearly established.

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