Magnesium

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Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in more than 300 enzyme reactions, including energy production, protein synthesis, and the repair of genetic material. It supports nerve function, muscle contraction, and a normal heart rhythm. By helping transport calcium and potassium across cell membranes, it contributes to nerve signaling and cardiovascular function. Magnesium contributes to bone density and structure and helps regulate calcium and vitamin D levels. It also supports immune function and blood glucose control. Its role in neurotransmitter function makes it important for mood regulation and the stress response. Magnesium deficiency is common and can cause muscle cramps, fatigue, irritability, and sleep disturbances. Supplementation can help address a deficiency and support the functions that depend on magnesium. Forms such as citrate, glycinate, and oxide differ in absorption and specific benefits.

Natural sources
Leafy green vegetables (spinach, kale)Nuts (almonds, cashews)Seeds (pumpkin, chia)Legumes (black beans, lentils)Whole grains (brown rice, oats)Dark chocolateAvocadosBananas

Ingredient forms

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Timing & Intake
AnytimePreferred: EveningWith foodTake with Food, especially if prone to digestive upset.
Taking magnesium in the evening may support relaxation and sleep. Taking it with food can help reduce stomach discomfort.
Daily Intake
RDA (Men)420 mg
RDA (Women)320 mg
RDI420 mg
Optimal Dosage
Minimum400 mg
Maximum600 mg
Safety & Toxicity
Upper Limit (UL)350 mg
Toxicity Threshold500 mg
Toxicity EffectDiarrhea, abdominal cramping
3 safety notes
  • Individuals with kidney disease should consult a healthcare professional before taking magnesium supplements, as they may have difficulty excreting excess magnesium.
  • Excessive doses of magnesium can lead to hypermagnesemia, which may cause symptoms such as low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, confusion, and impaired breathing.
  • Monitor for symptoms of gastrointestinal distress, especially when starting supplementation or increasing dosage.
Goals
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Impact
Highest effect
Typical dose:200–500 mg
Magnesium plays a vital role in ATP synthesis, the body's primary energy currency. It also helps regulate blood pressure, supports nerve function, and promotes relaxation and sleep quality, which are often compromised with age. Bioavailable forms like glycinate or citrate are preferred.

Study evidence

12 studies

Magnesium intake is associated with some favourable aspects of health during ageing, but supplementation has not been shown to slow ageing itself. Findings about physical or cognitive function do not establish longer life or a general anti-ageing effect.

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Bone Health
Bone Health
Impact
Highest effect
Typical dose:200–450 mg
Magnesium is a vital cofactor in over 300 enzymatic reactions, including those essential for bone formation. It helps regulate calcium transport and is required for the proper function of the parathyroid hormone, which controls bone breakdown. Deficiency can lead to impaired bone crystal formation.

Study evidence

48 studies

Magnesium status is associated with bone health, but supplementation has not consistently been shown to strengthen bones or prevent fractures. Findings vary, and favourable associations with bone density do not necessarily translate into lower fracture risk.

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Brain Health
Brain Health
Impact
Highest effect
Typical dose:200–400 mg
Magnesium is a critical cofactor in hundreds of enzymatic reactions in the brain. It regulates neurotransmitter release, gates the NMDA receptor involved in learning and memory, and helps calm the nervous system by balancing cortisol, thereby improving sleep quality which is vital for memory consolidation.

Study evidence

86 studies

Magnesium has benefits in specific neurological treatment settings, but these do not establish broad brain protection from an everyday supplement. The wider research is mixed, and prevention of cognitive decline or dementia through supplementation remains unproven.

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Cardiovascular Support
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
Highest effect
Typical dose:200–400 mg
Magnesium is a cofactor in hundreds of enzymatic reactions, including those vital for cardiovascular health. It helps maintain the electrical stability of heart cells, counteracts calcium to promote vasodilation (blood vessel relaxation), and improves insulin sensitivity, all of which contribute to a healthy cardiovascular system. Deficiency is common and linked to increased cardiovascular risk.

Study evidence

123 studies

Magnesium is associated with cardiovascular health, and supplementation may improve some risk-related markers. However, consistent prevention of major cardiovascular events is not established, and findings in specific illnesses do not imply a general protective benefit.

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Cognitive Support
Cognitive Support
Impact
Highest effect
Typical dose:200–400 mg
Magnesium is a critical cofactor in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, many of which occur in the brain. It plays a key role in synaptic plasticity (the basis of learning and memory) and helps calm the nervous system. Highly bioavailable forms like Magnesium L-Threonate are particularly noted for their ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.

Study evidence

24 studies

Magnesium shows preliminary promise for cognitive function in selected groups, but a consistent benefit for everyday thinking or memory is not established. Associations with magnesium status also do not demonstrate that supplementation prevents cognitive decline or dementia.

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Detoxification
Detoxification
Impact
Highest effect
Typical dose:200–400 mg
Magnesium is a cofactor for hundreds of enzymes, including those that create ATP to power liver functions and those involved in synthesizing the master antioxidant, glutathione.

Study evidence

19 studies

The available evidence does not establish magnesium as a general detoxification aid. Research linked to this goal mainly concerns electrolyte disturbances, liver-related markers or medical care during alcohol withdrawal, rather than improved toxin clearance in healthy people.

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Interactions

Positive Interactions

Vitamin D
Magnesium is essential for the activation of Vitamin D in the body, which in turn helps with Calcium absorption. Adequate magnesium is required for Vitamin D to function effectively.
Calcium
Magnesium helps regulate Calcium levels in the body, prevents excessive Calcium buildup in soft tissues, and is crucial for bone and cardiovascular health. They work synergistically in muscle and nerve function.
Potassium
Magnesium helps maintain healthy Potassium levels within cells, crucial for electrolyte balance, nerve function, and heart health.
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 can enhance the absorption and cellular uptake of Magnesium, potentially increasing its effectiveness.
Zinc
Magnesium and Zinc are cofactors in numerous enzymatic reactions and support each other in various physiological processes, including immune function and metabolism.

Negative Interactions

Calcium
Very high doses of Calcium can compete with Magnesium for absorption in the intestine. It is best to ensure an appropriate balance between the two minerals.
Zinc
Extremely high doses of Zinc can potentially interfere with Magnesium absorption if taken simultaneously in very large amounts. It's advisable to separate doses or ensure a balanced intake.
Iron
High doses of Iron supplements may interfere with Magnesium absorption if taken at the same time. Consider separating the intake of these minerals by a few hours.
Sources

Up to five highest-ranked published examples per goal. Study counts and charts include all published studies for the connection.

  1. Dietary Magnesium May Be Protective for Aging of Bone and Skeletal Muscle in Middle and Younger Older Age Men and Women: Cross-Sectional Findings from the UK Biobank Cohort.
    Welch AA; Skinner J; Hickson M · Nutrients · 2018
    Cross-sectional study156,575 participantsMuscle GainAnti-AgingFitness
  2. Higher Magnesium Intake Is Associated with a Lower Risk of Frailty in Older Adults.
    Dominguez LJ; Mérida DM; Donat-Vargas C; Banegas JR; Veronese N; Barbagallo M; Rodríguez-Artalejo F; Guallar-Castillón P · Journal of the American Medical Directors Association · 2024
    Cohort study1,900 participantsAnti-Aging
  3. Ca:Mg Ratio, APOE Cytosine Modifications, and Cognitive Function: Results from a Randomized Trial.
    Zhu X; Borenstein AR; Zheng Y; Zhang W; Seidner DL; Ness R; Murff HJ; Li B; Shrubsole MJ; Yu C; Hou L; Dai Q · Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD · 2021
    Randomized trial250 participantsAnti-Aging
  4. The Association between Dietary Nutrient Intake and Acceleration of Aging: Evidence from NHANES.
    Ma J; Li P; Jiang Y; Yang X; Luo Y; Tao L; Guo X; Gao B · Nutrients · 2024
    Cross-sectional study4,692 participantsAnti-Aging
  5. Interpretable machine learning with SHAP analysis identifies redox-modulating dietary antioxidants for predicting accelerated biological aging.
    Zhang B; Zhang X; Ma L; Li D; Li Y; Lin S; Peng L; He L · Experimental gerontology · 2026
    Cross-sectional study8,125 participantsAnti-Aging
  6. Association between Serum Magnesium and Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
    Dominguez LJ; Veronese N; Ciriminna S; Pérez-Albela JL; Vásquez-López VF; Rodas-Regalado S; Di Bella G; Parisi A; Tagliaferri F; Barbagallo M · Nutrients · 2023
    Meta-analysis119,755 participants4 studies pooledBone Health
  7. Bioabsorbable Magnesium-Based Materials Potential and Safety in Bone Surgery: A Systematic Review.
    Hung CH; Kwok YC; Yip J; Wong HH; Leung YY · Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction · 2025
    Systematic review386 participants8 studies pooledBone Health
  8. Vascularized bone grafting fixed by biodegradable magnesium screw for treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
    Zhao D; Huang S; Lu F; Wang B; Yang L; Qin L; Yang K; Li Y; Li W; Wang W; Tian S; Zhang X; Gao W; Wang Z; Zhang Y; Xie X; Wang J; Li J · Biomaterials · 2016
    Randomized trial48 participantsBone Health
  9. An update on magnesium and bone health.
    Rondanelli M; Faliva MA; Tartara A; Gasparri C; Perna S; Infantino V; Riva A; Petrangolini G; Peroni G · Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine · 2022
    Narrative reviewBone Health
  10. Sex-specific differences in the association of magnesium intake with femoral neck bone mineral density among older adults.
    Wang B; Tan X; Yao X; Zhu Z · Endocrine connections · 2025
    Cross-sectional study1,343 participantsBone Health
  11. Antenatal magnesium sulfate and neuroprotection.
    Doyle LW · Current opinion in pediatrics · 2012
    Meta-analysis6,145 participants5 studies pooledBrain Health
  12. No. 376-Magnesium Sulphate for Fetal Neuroprotection.
    Magee LA; De Silva DA; Sawchuck D; Synnes A; von Dadelszen P · Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC · 2020
    Guideline / consensus4,446 participantsBrain Health
  13. Magnesium Sulfate Before Preterm Birth for Neuroprotection: An Updated Cochrane Systematic Review.
    Shepherd ES; Goldsmith S; Doyle LW; Middleton P; Marret S; Rouse DJ; Pryde P; Wolf HT; Crowther CA · Obstetrics and gynecology · 2024
    Systematic review5,917 participants6 studies pooledBrain Health
  14. Magnesium sulphate for fetal neuroprotection at imminent risk for preterm delivery: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis.
    Wolf HT; Huusom LD; Henriksen TB; Hegaard HK; Brok J; Pinborg A · BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2020
    Meta-analysis5,917 participants6 studies pooledBrain Health
  15. Magnesium sulfate and fetal neuroprotection: overview of clinical evidence.
    Chollat C; Marret S · Neural regeneration research · 2020
    Narrative reviewBrain Health
  16. Circulating and dietary magnesium and risk of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies.
    Del Gobbo LC; Imamura F; Wu JH; de Oliveira Otto MC; Chiuve SE; Mozaffarian D · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2013
    Meta-analysis313,041 participants16 studies pooledCardiovascular Support
  17. Magnesium and the risk of cardiovascular events: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.
    Qu X; Jin F; Hao Y; Li H; Tang T; Wang H; Yan W; Dai K · PloS one · 2013
    Meta-analysis532,979 participants19 studies pooledCardiovascular Support
  18. Quantitative Association Between Serum/Dietary Magnesium and Cardiovascular Disease/Coronary Heart Disease Risk: A Dose-Response Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies.
    Zhao L; Hu M; Yang L; Xu H; Song W; Qian Y; Zhao M · Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology · 2020
    Meta-analysis544,581 participants18 studies pooledCardiovascular SupportHeart Health
  19. Comparative Efficacy of Nutraceuticals on Endothelial Function: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
    Norouzzadeh M; Rashedi MH; Mahdavi-Mazdeh G; Kosari A; Shahinfar H · Current atherosclerosis reports · 2026
    Meta-analysisCardiovascular SupportHeart Health
  20. Serum magnesium, mortality, and cardiovascular disease in chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Xiong J; He T; Wang M; Nie L; Zhang Y; Wang Y; Huang Y; Feng B; Zhang J; Zhao J · Journal of nephrology · 2020
    Meta-analysis200,934 participants20 studies pooledCardiovascular Support
  21. Magnesium sulphate for women at risk of preterm birth for neuroprotection of the fetus.
    Doyle LW; Crowther CA; Middleton P; Marret S; Rouse D · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2009
    Meta-analysis6,145 participants5 studies pooledCognitive Support
  22. Effects of magnesium valproate adjuvant therapy on patients with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Zhang C; Sun L; Sun H · Medicine · 2022
    Meta-analysis1,899 participants22 studies pooledCognitive Support
  23. Effects of magnesium supplementation on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels and cognitive function in patients undergoing fluoxetine therapy for depression.
    Noor NJ; Syamsuddin S; Liaury K; Tawali S; Idris I; Azis I; Lisal ST · East Asian archives of psychiatry : official journal of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists = Dong Ya jing shen ke xue zhi : Xianggang jing shen ke yi xue yuan qi kan · 2026
    Randomized trial40 participantsCognitive Support
  24. Magnesium-L-threonate improves sleep quality and daytime functioning in adults with self-reported sleep problems: A randomized controlled trial.
    Hausenblas HA; Lynch T; Hooper S; Shrestha A; Rosendale D; Gu J · Sleep medicine: X · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsEnergyCognitive Support
  25. Could intraoperative magnesium sulphate protect against postoperative cognitive dysfunction?
    Hassan WF; Tawfik MH; Nabil TM; Abd Elkareem RM · Minerva anestesiologica · 2021
    Randomized trial80 participantsCognitive Support
  26. Oral magnesium supplementation improves metabolic variables and muscle strength in alcoholics.
    Gullestad L; Dolva LO; Søyland E; Manger AT; Falch D; Kjekshus J · Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research · 1992
    Randomized trial49 participantsDetoxificationMuscle Gain
  27. Magnesium Sulfate Administration in Moderate Coronary Artery Disease Patients Improves Atherosclerotic Risk Factors: A Double-Blind Clinical Trial Study.
    Farshidi H; Sobhani AR; Eslami M; Azarkish F; Eftekhar E; Keshavarz M; Soltani N · Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology · 2021
    Randomized trialDetoxification
  28. Effects of Synbiotic Food Consumption on Serum Minerals, Liver Enzymes, and Blood Pressure in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Double-blind Randomized Cross-over Controlled Clinical Trial.
    Asemi Z; Aarabi MH; Hajijafari M; Alizadeh SA; Razzaghi R; Mazoochi M; Esmaillzadeh A · International journal of preventive medicine · 2020
    Randomized trialDetoxification
  29. Clinical experience with 781 cases of alcoholism evaluated and treated on an inpatient basis by various methods.
    Daus AT; Freeman WM; Wilson J; Aponte C · The International journal of the addictions · 1985
    Observational study781 participantsDetoxification
  30. Ionized hypomagnesemia in patients undergoing orthotopic liver transplantation: a complication of citrate intoxication.
    Scott VL; De Wolf AM; Kang Y; Altura BT; Virji MA; Cook DR; Altura BM · Liver transplantation and surgery : official publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society · 1997
    Single-arm trialDetoxification
  31. Total magnesium intake and risk of frailty in older women.
    Struijk EA; Fung TT; Bischoff-Ferrari HA; Willett WC; Lopez-Garcia E · Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2024
    Cohort study81,524 participantsFitnessEnergy
  32. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Cox IM; Campbell MJ; Dowson D · Lancet (London, England) · 1991
    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy
  33. Exercise, magnesium and immune function.
    Laires MJ; Monteiro C · Magnesium research · 2008
    Narrative reviewEnergy
  34. Dietary Magnesium Is Positively Associated With Skeletal Muscle Power and Indices of Muscle Mass and May Attenuate the Association Between Circulating C-Reactive Protein and Muscle Mass in Women.
    Welch AA; Kelaiditi E; Jennings A; Steves CJ; Spector TD; MacGregor A · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 2016
    Cross-sectional study2,570 participantsFitness
  35. Nutritional intake as a determinant of high-speed resistance and multicomponent training efficacy on strength in older women at risk of sarcopenia. A randomized clinical trial.
    Polo-Ferrero L; Recio-Rodriguez JI; González-Manzano S; Martín-Vallejo J; Barbero-Iglesias FJ; Montero-Errasquín B; Cruz-Jentoft AJ; Méndez-Sánchez R · Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsFitness
  36. Minerals and Sarcopenia in Older Adults: An Updated Systematic Review.
    van Dronkelaar C; Fultinga M; Hummel M; Kruizenga H; Weijs PJM; Tieland M · Journal of the American Medical Directors Association · 2023
    Systematic review45 studies pooledFitness
  37. Perioperative systemic magnesium to minimize postoperative pain: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    De Oliveira GS; Castro-Alves LJ; Khan JH; McCarthy RJ · Anesthesiology · 2013
    Meta-analysis1,257 participants20 studies pooledGeneral Health
  38. Long-term outcome after intravenous magnesium sulphate in suspected acute myocardial infarction: the second Leicester Intravenous Magnesium Intervention Trial (LIMIT-2).
    Woods KL; Fletcher S · Lancet (London, England) · 1994
    Randomized trial2,316 participantsGeneral Health
  39. Association of magnesium sulfate use with mortality in critically ill patients with sepsis: a retrospective propensity score-matched cohort study.
    Gu WJ; Duan XJ; Liu XZ; Cen Y; Tao LY; Lyu J; Yin HY · British journal of anaesthesia · 2023
    Cohort study10,999 participantsGeneral Health
  40. Hypomagnesemia and Mortality in Incident Hemodialysis Patients.
    Li L; Streja E; Rhee CM; Mehrotra R; Soohoo M; Brunelli SM; Kovesdy CP; Kalantar-Zadeh K · American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation · 2016
    Cohort study9,359 participantsGeneral Health
  41. The effects of magnesium supplementation on abnormal uterine bleeding, alopecia, quality of life, and acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized clinical trial.
    Jaripur M; Ghasemi-Tehrani H; Askari G; Gholizadeh-Moghaddam M; Clark CCT; Rouhani MH · Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2022
    Randomized trial64 participantsGeneral Health
  42. Effects of magnesium supplementation on improving hyperglycemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension in type 2 diabetes: A pooled analysis of 24 randomized controlled trials.
    Xu L; Li X; Wang X; Xu M · Frontiers in nutrition · 2023
    Meta-analysis1,325 participants24 studies pooledHeart Health
  43. The effect of lowering blood pressure by magnesium supplementation in diabetic hypertensive adults with low serum magnesium levels: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
    Guerrero-Romero F; Rodríguez-Morán M · Journal of human hypertension · 2009
    Randomized trial82 participantsHeart Health
  44. Positive effects of magnesium supplementation in metabolic syndrome.
    Kisters S; Kisters K; Werner T; Vormann J; Tokmak F; Westhoff T; Gröber U; Predel HG; Reuter H · International journal of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics · 2024
    Randomized trial54 participantsHeart Health
  45. Hypomagnesemia Is a Risk Factor for Infections after Kidney Transplantation: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis.
    Odler B; Deak AT; Pregartner G; Riedl R; Bozic J; Trummer C; Prenner A; Söllinger L; Krall M; Höflechner L; Hebesberger C; Boxler MS; Berghold A; Schemmer P; Pilz S; Rosenkranz AR · Nutrients · 2021
    Cohort study376 participantsImmunity
  46. Higher Intake of Dietary Magnesium Is Inversely Associated With COVID-19 Severity and Symptoms in Hospitalized Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.
    Nouri-Majd S; Ebrahimzadeh A; Mousavi SM; Zargarzadeh N; Eslami M; Santos HO; Taghizadeh M; Milajerdi A · Frontiers in nutrition · 2022
    Cross-sectional study250 participantsImmunity
  47. Mg2+ regulates cytotoxic functions of NK and CD8 T cells in chronic EBV infection through NKG2D.
    Chaigne-Delalande B; Li FY; O'Connor GM; Lukacs MJ; Jiang P; Zheng L; Shatzer A; Biancalana M; Pittaluga S; Matthews HF; Jancel TJ; Bleesing JJ; Marsh RA; Kuijpers TW; Nichols KE; Lucas CL; Nagpal S; Mehmet H; Su HC; Cohen JI; Uzel G; Lenardo MJ · Science (New York, N.Y.) · 2013
    Single-arm trialImmunity
  48. Effect of magnesium on granulocyte function and on the exercise induced inflammatory response.
    Mooren FC; Golf SW; Völker K · Magnesium research · 2003
    Randomized trialImmunity
  49. Maternal and neonatal outcomes following magnesium sulfate in the setting of chorioamnionitis: a meta-analysis.
    Pergialiotis V; Sapantzoglou I; Rodolaki K; Varthaliti A; Theodora M; Antsaklis P; Thomakos N; Stavros S; Daskalakis G; Papapanagiotou A · Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2024
    Meta-analysis6,559 participants8 studies pooledImmunity
  50. Relationship between Whole-Blood Magnesium and Cognitive Performance among Chinese Adults.
    Lu Z; He R; Zhang Y; Li B; Li F; Fu Y; Rong S · Nutrients · 2023
    Cross-sectional study1,006 participantsMental Focus
  51. Serum Magnesium and Cognitive Function Among Qatari Adults.
    Al-Ghazali K; Eltayeb S; Musleh A; Al-Abdi T; Ganji V; Shi Z · Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2020
    Cross-sectional study1,000 participantsMental Focus
  52. Magnesium status and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): A meta-analysis.
    Effatpanah M; Rezaei M; Effatpanah H; Effatpanah Z; Varkaneh HK; Mousavi SM; Fatahi S; Rinaldi G; Hashemi R · Psychiatry research · 2019
    Meta-analysisMental Focus
  53. The effect of vitamin D and magnesium supplementation on the mental health status of attention-deficit hyperactive children: a randomized controlled trial.
    Hemamy M; Pahlavani N; Amanollahi A; Islam SMS; McVicar J; Askari G; Malekahmadi M · BMC pediatrics · 2021
    Randomized trial33 participantsMental Focus
  54. The effects of magnesium L-threonate (Magtein®) on cognitive performance and sleep quality in adults: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Lopresti AL; Smith SJ · Frontiers in nutrition · 2026
    Randomized trial100 participantsProductivity BoostMental Focus
  55. Association of magnesium consumption with type 2 diabetes and glucose metabolism: A systematic review and pooled study with trial sequential analysis.
    Zhao B; Deng H; Li B; Chen L; Zou F; Hu L; Wei Y; Zhang W · Diabetes/metabolism research and reviews · 2021
    Meta-analysis1,168 participants26 studies pooledMetabolism Boost
  56. Magnesium supplementation for glycemic status in women with gestational diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Tan X; Huang Y · Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology · 2022
    Meta-analysis4 studies pooledMetabolism Boost
  57. Impact of oral magnesium supplementation on glycemic and cardiometabolic outcomes in prediabetic adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Basit A; Kumar S; Ahmed H; Babar R; Saeed SS; Siddiqui TA; Khan S; Saeed A; Khan M; Hanif H; Fasih A; Shabbir S; Kumar H; Kumar L; Raja A; Kumar S; Chander S · Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders · 2026
    Meta-analysis384 participants5 studies pooledMetabolism Boost
  58. Oral magnesium supplementation improves insulin sensitivity and metabolic control in type 2 diabetic subjects: a randomized double-blind controlled trial.
    Rodríguez-Morán M; Guerrero-Romero F · Diabetes care · 2003
    Randomized trial63 participantsMetabolism Boost
  59. Magnesium Supplementation and the Effects on Wound Healing and Metabolic Status in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer: a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Razzaghi R; Pidar F; Momen-Heravi M; Bahmani F; Akbari H; Asemi Z · Biological trace element research · 2018
    Randomized trial70 participantsAnti-Inflammatory SupportMetabolism Boost
  60. Protective role of antioxidant supplementation for depression and anxiety: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
    Wang H; Jin M; Xie M; Yang Y; Xue F; Li W; Zhang M; Li Z; Li X; Jia N; Liu Y; Cui X; Hu G; Dong L; Wang G; Yu Q · Journal of affective disorders · 2023
    Meta-analysis4,049 participants52 studies pooledMood Support
  61. Role of magnesium supplementation in the treatment of depression: A randomized clinical trial.
    Tarleton EK; Littenberg B; MacLean CD; Kennedy AG; Daley C · PloS one · 2017
    Randomized trial126 participantsStress ReliefMood Support
  62. Magnesium supplementation as an adjunct to fluoxetine therapy for depression.
    Walyddaini AS; Lisal ST; Ilhamuddin; Zainuddin AA; Tanra AJ; Widianingsih Y; Syamsuddin S · East Asian archives of psychiatry : official journal of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists = Dong Ya jing shen ke xue zhi : Xianggang jing shen ke yi xue yuan qi kan · 2026
    Randomized trial40 participantsMood Support
  63. The effects of magnesium supplementation on serum level of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and depression status in patients with depression.
    Afsharfar M; Shahraki M; Shakiba M; Asbaghi O; Dashipour A · Clinical nutrition ESPEN · 2021
    Randomized trial46 participantsMood Support
  64. Dietary magnesium intake and risk of depression.
    Sun C; Wang R; Li Z; Zhang D · Journal of affective disorders · 2019
    Cross-sectional study17,730 participantsMood Support
  65. Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations of magnesium intake and cognition in the Healthy Aging Longitudinal Study in Taiwan.
    Tao MH; Chuang SC; Wu IC; Chan HT; Cheng CW; Chen HL; Lee MM; Chang HY; Hsiung CA; Hsu CC · European journal of nutrition · 2024
    Cohort study5,663 participantsProductivity Boost
  66. Low levels of serum magnesium are associated with poststroke cognitive impairment in ischemic stroke patients.
    Tu X; Qiu H; Lin S; He W; Huang G; Zhang X; Wu Y; He J · Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment · 2022
    Cohort study327 participantsProductivity Boost
  67. Hypomagnesemia and Acute Cognitive Decline in Older Adults: An Evaluation of Clinical Practice and Cognitive Outcomes at a National Health Service (NHS) Trust in England.
    Lai XN; Sadhwani V; Ng WM; Gani A · Cureus · 2025
    Cohort study667 participantsProductivity Boost
  68. Magnesium Depletion Score as a Novel Predictor of Cognitive Impairment: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study From NHANES.
    Chen M; Xue R; Zhang M; Zhang J; Zheng J; Ye D; Sun J · Journal of the American Medical Directors Association · 2025
    Cross-sectional study2,768 participantsProductivity Boost
  69. Effects of magnesium and potassium supplementation on insomnia and sleep hormones in patients with diabetes mellitus.
    Khalid S; Bashir S; Mehboob R; Anwar T; Ali M; Hashim M; Waseem H; Basharat S · Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024
    Randomized trial320 participantsSleep Support
  70. Association of magnesium intake with sleep duration and sleep quality: findings from the CARDIA study.
    Zhang Y; Chen C; Lu L; Knutson KL; Carnethon MR; Fly AD; Luo J; Haas DM; Shikany JM; Kahe K · Sleep · 2022
    Cohort study3,964 participantsSleep Support
  71. Lidocaine vs. magnesium: effect on analgesia after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
    Saadawy IM; Kaki AM; Abd El Latif AA; Abd-Elmaksoud AM; Tolba OM · Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica · 2010
    Randomized trial120 participantsSleep Support
  72. The effect of magnesium supplementation on primary insomnia in elderly: A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial.
    Abbasi B; Kimiagar M; Sadeghniiat K; Shirazi MM; Hedayati M; Rashidkhani B · Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · 2013
    Randomized trial46 participantsSleep Support
  73. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study assessing the efficacy of magnesium oxide monohydrate in the treatment of nocturnal leg cramps.
    Barna O; Lohoida P; Holovchenko Y; Bazylevych A; Velychko V; Hovbakh I; Bula L; Shechter M · Nutrition journal · 2021
    Randomized trial175 participantsSleep Support
  74. Effects of Intravenous Esketamine or Magnesium Sulfate on Early Postoperative Negative Emotions and Pain in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Wang L; Zhou J; Liu Q; Qian K; Wang L; Xie C · Therapeutics and clinical risk management · 2026
    Randomized trial137 participantsStress Relief
  75. Effect of short-term magnesium supplementation on anxiety, depression and sleep quality in patients after open-heart surgery.
    Saba S; Faizi F; Sepandi M; Nehrir B · Magnesium research · 2022
    Non-randomized trial60 participantsStress Relief
  76. Effects of dry needling compared to magnesium infiltration in trigger points for patients with myofascial pain syndrome: a randomized controlled study in Tunisia.
    Dhouibi J; Moncer R; Kalbousi N; Gaddour M; Laayouni S; Ouanes W; Kacem B; Jemni S · Korean journal of family medicine · 2026
    Randomized trial45 participantsStress Relief
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    Noah L; Dye L; Bois De Fer B; Mazur A; Pickering G; Pouteau E · Stress and health : journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress · 2021
    Randomized trialStress Relief
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    Maggio M; Ceda GP; Lauretani F; Cattabiani C; Avantaggiato E; Morganti S; Ablondi F; Bandinelli S; Dominguez LJ; Barbagallo M; Paolisso G; Semba RD; Ferrucci L · International journal of andrology · 2012
    Cohort study399 participantsTestosterone Support
  79. Analysis of the relationship between the blood concentration of several metals, macro- and micronutrients and endocrine disorders associated with male aging.
    Rotter I; Kosik-Bogacka DI; Dołęgowska B; Safranow K; Kuczyńska M; Laszczyńska M · Environmental geochemistry and health · 2017
    Cross-sectional study313 participantsTestosterone Support
  80. Effect of magnesium supplementation in improving hyperandrogenism, hirsutism, and sleep quality in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
    Gholizadeh-Moghaddam M; Ghasemi-Tehrani H; Askari G; Jaripur M; Clark CCT; Rouhani MH · Health science reports · 2024
    Randomized trial64 participantsTestosterone Support
  81. The effects of trace element supplementation on glycolipid metabolism in PCOS: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Yang L; Gao Y; Zhao W; Qi Y; Duo X; Wang H · Frontiers in nutrition · 2025
    Meta-analysis1,600 participants25 studies pooledTestosterone Support
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    Cinar V; Polat Y; Baltaci AK; Mogulkoc R · Biological trace element research · 2011
    Non-randomized trial20 participantsTestosterone Support
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    Lu L; Chen C; Yang K; Zhu J; Xun P; Shikany JM; He K · European journal of nutrition · 2021
    Cohort study5,115 participantsWeight Loss
  84. Clinical and Metabolic Responses to Magnesium Supplementation in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
    Farsinejad-Marj M; Azadbakht L; Mardanian F; Saneei P; Esmaillzadeh A · Biological trace element research · 2021
    Randomized trial60 participantsWeight Loss
  85. An inverse association between magnesium in 24-h urine and cardiovascular risk factors in middle-aged subjects in 50 CARDIAC Study populations.
    Yamori Y; Sagara M; Mizushima S; Liu L; Ikeda K; Nara Y; CARDIAC Study Group · Hypertension research : official journal of the Japanese Society of Hypertension · 2015
    Cross-sectional study4,211 participantsWeight Loss
  86. The effect of magnesium supplementation on anthropometric indices: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of clinical trials.
    Rafiee M; Ghavami A; Rashidian A; Hadi A; Askari G · The British journal of nutrition · 2021
    Meta-analysis2,013 participants28 studies pooledWeight Loss
  87. The effects of magnesium supplementation on obesity measures in adults: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Askari M; Mozaffari H; Jafari A; Ghanbari M; Darooghegi Mofrad M · Critical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2021
    Meta-analysis32 studies pooledWeight LossWeight Gain
  88. Efficacy of oral magnesium therapy in the treatment of chronic constipation in spastic cerebral palsy children: a randomized controlled trial.
    Hassanein SMA; Deifallah SM; Bastawy HA · World journal of pediatrics : WJP · 2021
    Randomized trial100 participantsDigestive Health
  89. Ca:Mg ratio, medium-chain fatty acids, and the gut microbiome.
    Fan L; Zhu X; Sun S; Yu C; Huang X; Ness R; Dugan LL; Shu L; Seidner DL; Murff HJ; Fodor AA; Azcarate-Peril MA; Shrubsole MJ; Dai Q · Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) · 2022
    Randomized trial240 participantsDigestive Health
  90. The Magnesium-Rich Formula for Functional Constipation in Infants: a Randomized Comparator-Controlled Study.
    Benninga MA; MENA Infant Constipation Study Group; Vandenplas Y · Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition · 2022
    Randomized trial286 participantsDigestive Health
  91. A Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial on the Effect of Magnesium Oxide in Patients With Chronic Constipation.
    Mori S; Tomita T; Fujimura K; Asano H; Ogawa T; Yamasaki T; Kondo T; Kono T; Tozawa K; Oshima T; Fukui H; Kimura T; Watari J; Miwa H · Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility · 2022
    Randomized trial34 participantsDigestive Health
  92. Magnesium treatment increases gut microbiome synthesizing vitamin D and inhibiting colorectal cancer: results from a double-blind precision-based randomized placebo-controlled trial.
    Sun E; Zhu X; Ness RM; Murff HJ; Sun S; Yu C; Fan L; Azcarate-Peril MA; Shrubsole MJ; Dai Q · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2025
    Randomized trial240 participantsDigestive Health
  93. Analgesic effect and safety of single-dose intra-articular magnesium after arthroscopic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Zeng C; Li YS; Wei J; Xie DX; Xie X; Li LJ; Gao SG; Luo W; Xiong YL; Xiao WF; Lei GH · Scientific reports · 2018
    Meta-analysis16 studies pooledJoint Health
  94. Dose-response relationship between lower serum magnesium level and higher prevalence of knee chondrocalcinosis.
    Zeng C; Wei J; Terkeltaub R; Yang T; Choi HK; Wang YL; Xie DX; Hunter DJ; Zhang Y; Li H; Cui Y; Li LJ; Lei GH · Arthritis research & therapy · 2018
    Cross-sectional study13,947 participantsJoint Health
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    Shmagel A; Onizuka N; Langsetmo L; Vo T; Foley R; Ensrud K; Valen P · Osteoarthritis and cartilage · 2019
    Cohort study2,548 participantsJoint Health
  96. Associations of magnesium depletion score with the incidence and mortality of osteoarthritis: a nationwide study.
    Ma R; Zhang C; Liu J; Ren J; Huang H; Wang G; Ding Y; Li X · Frontiers in immunology · 2025
    Observational study19,394 participantsJoint Health
  97. Associations of Dietary Macroelements with Knee Joint Structures, Symptoms, Quality of Life, and Comorbid Conditions in People with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis.
    Zhang Y; Chen T; Luo P; Li S; Zhu J; Xue S; Cao P; Zhu Z; Li J; Wang X; Wluka AE; Cicuttini F; Ruan G; Ding C · Nutrients · 2022
    Cohort study392 participantsJoint Health
  98. Age and Muscle Function Are More Closely Associated With Intracellular Magnesium, as Assessed by 31P Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Than With Serum Magnesium.
    Cameron D; Welch AA; Adelnia F; Bergeron CM; Reiter DA; Dominguez LJ; Brennan NA; Fishbein KW; Spencer RG; Ferrucci L · Frontiers in physiology · 2020
    Cross-sectional study441 participantsMuscle Gain
  99. Effect of magnesium supplementation on strength training in humans.
    Brilla LR; Haley TF · Journal of the American College of Nutrition · 1992
    Clinical trial26 participantsMuscle Gain
  100. Association Between Dietary Magnesium Intake and Low Muscle Mass: The Mediating Role of Inflammatory Indicators.
    Zhu Z; Wang W; Ding F; Shen Y · Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
    Cross-sectional study5,793 participantsMuscle Gain
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    Dibaba DT; Xun P; He K · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2014
    Meta-analysis32,918 participants7 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support
  102. Efficacy and safety of magnesium glycinate as add on therapy in hypomagnesemic asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: A randomised controlled study assessing inflammatory biomarkers.
    Maddirevula MK; Rajanandh MG; Wesley B · Pulmonary pharmacology & therapeutics · 2026
    Randomized trial224 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support
  103. The effect of long-term magnesium intake on inflammatory markers in patients with metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Wang W; Wang J; Yang Y; Shi Y · Frontiers in nutrition · 2025
    Meta-analysis444 participants8 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support
  104. Effect of Magnesium Supplementation on Inflammatory Parameters: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Veronese N; Pizzol D; Smith L; Dominguez LJ; Barbagallo M · Nutrients · 2022
    Meta-analysis889 participants17 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support
  105. Magnesium supplementation alleviates premenstrual symptoms of fluid retention.
    Walker AF; De Souza MC; Vickers MF; Abeyasekera S; Collins ML; Trinca LA · Journal of women's health · 1999
    Randomized trial38 participantsWeight Gain
  106. Serum magnesium in the metabolically-obese normal-weight and healthy-obese subjects.
    Guerrero-Romero F; Rodriguez-Moran M · European journal of internal medicine · 2014
    Cross-sectional study427 participantsWeight Gain
  107. No association between dietary magnesium intake and body composition among Iranian adults: a cross-sectional study.
    Mirrafiei A; Jabbarzadeh B; Hosseini Y; Djafarian K; Shab-Bidar S · BMC nutrition · 2022
    Cross-sectional study778 participantsWeight Gain
  108. Serum magnesium in overweight children.
    Jose B; Jain V; Vikram NK; Agarwala A; Saini S · Indian pediatrics · 2012
    Cross-sectional study108 participantsWeight Gain