Serious Mass Banana

Serious Mass Banana

Optimum Nutrition4.6 (816 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 6 Pound(s) · 8 servings
Goals
$64.99 $8.12 per serving

Product analysis

52 out of 100

Serious Mass Banana supplies protein for muscle-repair nutrition alongside a broad vitamin and mineral mix. Its unnamed blend contents make the complete formula difficult to compare.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality44

Some identified B vitamins and minerals have favorable forms, while other mineral forms offer fewer quality advantages. Unspecified protein and additional ingredient forms limit confidence in the complete mix.

Ingredient Transparency70

Serving amounts and many nutrient forms are disclosed. Some forms and blend components are unidentified, making a complete comparison difficult.

Value For Money31

Most available ingredient comparisons indicate a relatively expensive serving. Protein-specific value and several other contributions lack enough information for a dependable comparison.

Customer Satisfaction77

Customer feedback is very positive on average. Hundreds of ratings provide a useful satisfaction picture, without establishing fitness or nutritional benefits.

Product Focus45

Protein and several nutrients have relevant roles in fitness nutrition and filling dietary gaps. The many additional ingredients give the formula a broad purpose and make individual contributions harder to judge.

Format
Powder
Container
6 Pound(s)
Per serving
$8.12
Customer rating
4.6 · 816 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Fitness
Impact
High effect
D Ingredient FitC+ PathwaysB- EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 125 mgVitamin D · 5 mcgCreatine · 3 Gram(s)

Creatine supports repeated high-intensity exercise when the declared monohydrate amount and sustained intake match the evidence. Declared protein contributes to muscle-repair nutrition; extra benefit depends on the rest of the diet, and total protein does not establish whey or casein shares.

How this product is rated for Fitness

Ingredient fit50

Lower, uncertain or unavailable amounts limit the contribution compared with the saved exercise-study references.
Goal fit
The formula combines exercise-related ingredients with ingredients serving other purposes.
Dose adequacy
Lower, uncertain or unavailable amounts limit the contribution compared with the saved exercise-study references.

Pathways70

The strongest saved connection is muscle energy and buffering.
Depth
The strongest saved connection is muscle energy and buffering.
Breadth
The saved findings cover muscle energy and buffering, muscle protein synthesis.

Evidence75

Creatine provides the strongest saved contribution, subject to its nutritional, exercise and population limits.
Evidence strength
Creatine provides the strongest saved contribution, subject to its nutritional, exercise and population limits.
Studied preparation
Only part of the counted formula matches accepted studied preparations, limiting transfer of findings.

Formulation logic94

Some ingredients reach the saved amount threshold; Whey Protein, Casein Protein do not.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients do not require an additional partner for the saved contribution; a combined benefit is not established.
Conflicts
No configured formulation conflict was identified.
Effective doses
Some ingredients reach the saved amount threshold; Whey Protein, Casein Protein do not.
Study evidence
Creatine Supportive 143 studies
Iron Supportive 81 studies
Magnesium Disputed 29 studies
Potassium No effect 7 studies
Sodium Supportive 96 studies
Vitamin C No effect 17 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 163 studies
Zinc Supportive 7 studies
Impact
Highest effect
C- Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Phosphorus · 490 mgMagnesium · 125 mgCalcium · 640 mgVitamin D · 5 mcgCopper · 1 mgManganese · 2 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 60 mg

Calcium and magnesium support bone mineral nutrition when dietary intake is low. Phosphorus is another bone constituent, though additional benefit is not established when intake is adequate. Copper helps cross-link the bone collagen matrix in deficiency; zinc and manganese have supporting roles without established independent routine bone benefits. Vitamin D is present at a small amount per serving and makes no contribution in the saved findings; potassium phosphate cannot inherit potassium-citrate trial results.

How this product is rated for Bone Health

Ingredient fit60

The formula’s bone-related ingredients and serving amounts determine its nutritional focus and limitations.
Goal fit
Bone-related nutrients sit within a broader formula containing ingredients without an assessed bone contribution.
Dose adequacy
The serving amounts provide uneven or partial contributions; lower or unresolved amounts limit the saved findings.

Pathways100

The ingredients address bone mineral supply, collagen matrix formation, remodeling balance, with uneven support across other bone functions.
Depth
The strongest contribution concerns collagen matrix formation.
Breadth
The supported areas are bone mineral supply, collagen matrix formation, remodeling balance.

Evidence98

The saved preparation and amount findings need to be read alongside the ingredient-specific limits on demonstrated bone outcomes.
Evidence strength
Calcium primarily supports nutritional adequacy; routine fracture prevention is not established.
Studied preparation
The preparation match is incomplete for Potassium. Specific preparation findings cannot be transferred automatically.

Formulation logic98

Partner support and the retained serving amounts determine the formulation finding; no configured conflict was identified.
Partner coverage
Calcium lacks sufficient vitamin D partner support within this formula.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied findings.
Effective doses
The retained ingredients meet the amount threshold used in the saved findings; this is not a proven clinical-effect threshold.
Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Copper Disputed 20 studies
Folate Supportive 50 studies
Magnesium Supportive 48 studies
Manganese Adverse 12 studies
Phosphorus Supportive 44 studies
Potassium Supportive 39 studies
Vitamin A Adverse 56 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 46 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies
Zinc Supportive 33 studies
Everyday Health
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 680 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 11 mcgVitamin D · 5 mcgMagnesium · 125 mgSelenium · 71 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 60 mgCreatine · 3 Gram(s)

Folate and the B vitamins provide nutrients relevant to normal metabolism and blood formation. Vitamin D adds a nutritional contribution relevant to bone and mineral health. Zinc and Selenium add further nutritional contributions. Iron can help fill a gap associated with anaemia and fatigue. These contributions matter when dietary intake is inadequate; additional benefits above adequate intake are not established.

How this product is rated for Everyday Health

Ingredient fit76

The included nutritional ingredients share the formula with ingredients serving other purposes, reducing its general-health focus. Declared amounts provide partial coverage of the saved comparisons; this concerns nutrient availability rather than a proven clinical response.
Goal fit
The included nutritional ingredients share the formula with ingredients serving other purposes, reducing its general-health focus.
Dose adequacy
Declared amounts provide partial coverage of the saved comparisons; this concerns nutrient availability rather than a proven clinical response.

Pathways100

The strongest connection is energy metabolism cofactors. This describes the main supplied functional connection. The findings span several functional areas, indicating broader coverage without establishing added benefit from combining ingredients.
Depth
The strongest connection is energy metabolism cofactors. This describes the main supplied functional connection.
Breadth
The findings span several functional areas, indicating broader coverage without establishing added benefit from combining ingredients.

Evidence86

The saved findings recognize evidence and preparation matches for the included ingredients. Nutritional availability and narrower outcomes do not establish routine broad health improvement.
Evidence strength
Magnesium leads the saved evidence comparison; its nutritional or indication-specific evidence does not establish broad benefits above adequate status.
Studied preparation
Included preparations matched the saved comparison, without establishing superiority of delivery or chemical form.

Formulation logic100

Included ingredients had no missing required partners or configured conflicts and reached the saved minimum amount threshold.
Partner coverage
No required partner was missing among the included ingredients; this does not establish synergy.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied facts.
Effective doses
All included ingredients reached the saved minimum amount threshold; excluded low amounts are not necessarily nutritionally worthless.
Study evidence
Creatine Supportive 42 studies
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Immunity
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitA- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 125 mgVitamin C · 60 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin A · 940 mcgVitamin D · 5 mcgSelenium · 71 mcg

Zinc, vitamin A and selenium provide the clearest links to normal immune function here, including immune-cell activity, protective barriers and antioxidant systems. Copper, iron, vitamins B6 and B12, and folate can help restore immune functions impaired by low intake or deficiency. Vitamin C and D are present in smaller amounts than those counted in the saved findings. The broader nutrient formula does not establish added infection protection when intake is already adequate.

How this product is rated for Immunity

Ingredient fit55

The formula contains several relevant immune nutrients alongside ingredients for broader nutritional goals. Some relevant nutrients are present below the amounts counted.
Goal fit
Immune-related nutrients share this formula with ingredients aimed at other nutritional goals.
Dose adequacy
Vitamin C and Vitamin D fall below the amounts counted; the other credited ingredients provide differing contributions per serving.

Pathways89

The saved findings emphasize oxidative and inflammatory balance. Coverage also spans the listed immune areas to differing degrees.
Depth
The strongest recorded coverage is oxidative and inflammatory balance.
Breadth
The main recorded areas are barrier and antimicrobial defense, lymphocyte function and immune regulation, oxidative and inflammatory balance.

Evidence100

Zinc anchors the strongest counted evidence. Its practical contribution remains bounded by the supplied nutrient-function or regular-use evidence.
Evidence strength
Zinc provides the strongest counted evidence here, subject to its nutrient-function or regular-use limitations.
Studied preparation
The saved findings recognize the counted preparations; this does not establish superiority over other forms or proven infection prevention.

Formulation logic100

The counted ingredients have no missing required partner or configured conflict, and their amounts meet the saved minimum comparison.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients do not require an additional missing partner for their assigned roles.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied findings.
Effective doses
All 10 counted ingredients meet the saved minimum amount comparison; this is not proof of clinical effectiveness.
Study evidence
Glutamine Supportive 36 studies
Iron Supportive 23 studies
Magnesium Supportive 8 studies
Selenium Mixed 37 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 107 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 85 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 21 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 680 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 11 mcgVitamin B6 · 5 mgMolybdenum · 80 mcgSelenium · 71 mcgMagnesium · 125 mgGlutamine · 500 mgVitamin E · 20 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 60 mgCholine · 250 mgRiboflavin · 4 mg

Choline contributes to liver fat export, while selenium supports antioxidant enzymes and folate participates in methyl-group metabolism. Selenium’s mercury and folate’s arsenic findings concern particular exposed or low-nutrient populations. Glutamine’s gut-barrier findings came from a specific intestinal condition and a different repeated regimen, so its 500 mg per serving does not establish routine toxin clearance.

How this product is rated for Liver & Detox

Ingredient fit52

The formula supplies nutrients connected with normal liver and enzyme functions, within a broader nutritional product. Their amounts support differing levels of nutritional comparison.
Goal fit
The formula includes relevant nutritional ingredients alongside ingredients serving other purposes, so its focus is broader than this goal.
Dose adequacy
The declared nutrient amounts contribute unevenly to the supplied comparisons; these reference amounts are not proven toxin-clearance doses.

Pathways42

Nutritional coverage is strongest for enzyme-related nutrition. Other areas have varying coverage; these findings do not demonstrate toxin removal.
Depth
The strongest retained area is enzyme-related nutrition, reflecting nutrient roles rather than demonstrated toxin removal.
Breadth
The retained areas are enzyme-related nutrition; this describes nutritional coverage, not proven clearance of toxins.

Evidence97

Folate leads the retained evidence comparison, with important limits around arsenic exposure, nutrient status and preparation. Some nutrient preparations lack a matching comparison.
Evidence strength
Folate provides the strongest retained support, but its arsenic findings are specific to exposure, nutrient status and preparation.
Studied preparation
Most retained ingredients match the supplied preparation comparisons; Molybdenum, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 lack that match. This does not establish product-level toxin removal.

Formulation logic100

The retained contributions have no missing required partners or configured conflicts, and their amounts meet the supplied minimum comparison.
Partner coverage
No required ingredient partner is missing among the retained contributions; this does not establish an added benefit from combining them.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied facts.
Effective doses
The retained ingredients meet the supplied minimum amount comparison; this is not a proven biological threshold for toxin clearance.
Study evidence
Choline Supportive 6 studies
Folate Supportive 16 studies
Glutamine Supportive 8 studies
Magnesium Supportive 19 studies
Selenium Supportive 10 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 9 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 23 studies
Zinc Supportive 30 studies
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitD- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 300 mcgVitamin D · 5 mcgZinc · 15 mgIron · 6 mgVitamin C · 60 mg

Zinc, iron and biotin can support hair when insufficient intake contributes to shedding. Copper supports pigmentation and vitamin C supports collagen formation and iron absorption. Their normal functions do not establish extra growth with adequate nutrition, and selenium's antioxidant biology does not by itself prove a hair benefit.

How this product is rated for Hair Health

Ingredient fit62

The formula's relevant ingredients receive partial amount allowance, alongside the focus finding below.
Goal fit
The formula has many broader uses or ingredients beyond those recognized for this goal.
Dose adequacy
The recognized amounts receive partial allowance; comparison anchors do not establish a proven hair-treatment dose.

Pathways44

Antioxidant protection is the strongest recorded pathway; this remains distinct from proven hair regrowth.
Depth
The strongest recorded coverage concerns follicle antioxidant protection, without proving a clinical hair-growth effect.
Breadth
Only one assessed pathway reaches the comparison's coverage threshold; support across the other mechanisms remains limited.

Evidence98

Zinc leads the saved evidence finding. The supplied ingredient context limits how directly that finding translates to routine hair growth.
Evidence strength
Zinc provides the leading evidence contribution here; its specific context limits the hair benefits that can be expected.
Studied preparation
The recognized preparations meet the saved comparison's preparation criteria; this does not establish broad hair-regrowth benefit.

Formulation logic100

The recognized ingredients need no missing partner, and no configured conflict was found. Amount checks remain comparison criteria rather than guarantees of benefit.
Partner coverage
No missing required partner reduces the recognized ingredients' contribution; this does not establish added benefit from combining them.
Conflicts
No conflict matched the configured checks; this is not a comprehensive safety assessment.
Effective doses
All ingredients counted for this check meet its amount threshold, which is not a proven clinical response threshold.
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Copper Adverse 4 studies
Folate Mixed 15 studies
Iodine No effect 1 study
Iron Disputed 25 studies
Niacin Disputed 2 studies
Selenium Disputed 7 studies
Vitamin A Disputed 13 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 34 studies
Vitamin E No effect 3 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
1250 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
3.5 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
105 mg
Total Carbohydrate
254 Gram(s)
Protein
50 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
940 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
60 mg
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)
5 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate)
20 mg
Thiamin (Thiamine Mononitrate)
4.8 mg
Riboflavin
4 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
50 mg 65
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
5 mg
Folate
680 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
11 mcg
Biotin (D-Biotin)
300 mcg 58
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium D-Pantothenate)
25.6 mg 61
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
250 mg 62
Calcium (Calcium Citrate, Dicalcium Phosphate)
640 mg 41
Iron (Ferrous Fumarate)
6 mg 45
Phosphorus (Dipotassium Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate)
490 mg 61
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
53 mcg
Magnesium (Magnesium Aspartate)
125 mg
Zinc (Zinc Citrate)
15 mg
Selenium (Selenomethionine)
71 mcg 51
Copper (Copper Gluconate)
1 mg 62
Manganese (Manganese Amino Acid Chelate)
2 mg 66
Chromium (Chromium Polynicotinate)
120 mcg 47
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate)
80 mcg 53
Sodium
570 mg 65
Potassium (Dipotassium Phosphate)
890 mg 59
Creatine Monohydrate
3 Gram(s)
L-Glutamine
500 mg 50
Inositol
250 mg
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
5 mg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
Sodium · 570 mg OverallScore65
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. What is the impact of daily oral supplementation of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) plus calcium on the incidence of hip fracture in older people? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Manoj P; Derwin R; George S · International journal of older people nursing · 2023
    Meta-analysis12,620 participants7 studies pooledBone Health forCalcium
  2. Calcium supplementation prevents seasonal bone loss and changes in biochemical markers of bone turnover in elderly New England women: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.
    Storm D; Eslin R; Porter ES; Musgrave K; Vereault D; Patton C; Kessenich C; Mohan S; Chen T; Holick MF; Rosen CJ · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 1998
    Randomized trial60 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  3. The effects of calcium supplementation (milk powder or tablets) and exercise on bone density in postmenopausal women.
    Prince R; Devine A; Dick I; Criddle A; Kerr D; Kent N; Price R; Randell A · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 1995
    Randomized trial168 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  4. The efficacy of calcium supplementation alone in elderly Thai women over a 2-year period: a randomized controlled trial.
    Rajatanavin R; Chailurkit L; Saetung S; Thakkinstian A; Nimitphong H · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2014
    Randomized trial404 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  5. Calcium-enriched foods and bone mass growth in prepubertal girls: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Bonjour JP; Carrie AL; Ferrari S; Clavien H; Slosman D; Theintz G; Rizzoli R · The Journal of clinical investigation · 1997
    Randomized trial149 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  6. The Association between Dietary and Circulating Copper Levels and Osteoporosis: a Scoping Review.
    Ju Y; Xiong W; Pang Y; Chen Z; Hou J; Zheng S; Li Z; Liu T; Xia H; Xia M; Zhong Y; Li J; Jiang X · Biological trace element research · 2026
    Scoping review18 studies pooledBone Health forCopper
  7. Association between dietary copper, iron, zinc, selenium intake and osteopenia or osteoporosis in elderly hypertensive patients: a retrospective cohort study.
    Chen M; Jia L; Gao R · Frontiers in nutrition · 2024
    Cohort study5,286 participantsBone Health forCopper
  8. Associations of dietary copper intake with total bone mineral density and lumbar spine bone mineral density in American adults.
    Hu M; Wang Z; Li C; Zheng Y; Hu J · Medicine · 2025
    Cross-sectional studyBone Health forCopper
  9. The association between dietary mineral intake and bone mineral density: a cross-sectional study.
    Wei M; Wei J; Huang S · Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025
    Cross-sectional study11,520 participantsBone Health forCopper
  10. Association between dietary copper intake and bone mineral density in children and adolescents aged 8-19 years: A cross-sectional study.
    Cui A; Yan J; Li H; Fan Z; Wei X; Wang H; Zhuang Y · PloS one · 2024
    Cross-sectional study6,965 participantsBone Health forCopper
  11. Association between RBC folate and lumbar bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2009-2018.
    Wei H; Jin Z; Zhou L; Tang G; Chai S; Che X; Tan Y; Zeng W · Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025
    Cross-sectional study1,315 participantsBone Health forFolate
  12. Genetic variants modify the associations of concentrations of methylmalonic acid, vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6, and folate with bone mineral density.
    Liu CT; Karasik D; Xu H; Zhou Y; Broe K; Cupples LA; Cpgm de Groot L; Ham A; Hannan MT; Hsu YH; Jacques P; McLean RR; Paul L; Selhub J; Trajanoska K; van der Velde N; van Schoor N; Kiel DP · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2021
    Cohort study4,310 participantsBone Health forFolate
  13. Adequate Intake and Supplementation of B Vitamins, in Particular Folic Acid, can Play a Protective Role in Bone Health.
    Rondanelli M; Tartara A; Fossari F; Vecchio V; Faliva MA; Naso M; Perna S; Nichetti M; Peroni G · Current aging science · 2022
    Narrative review35,298 participants29 studies pooledBone Health forFolate Bone Health forVitamin B6
  14. Relation of homocysteine, folate, and vitamin B12 to bone mineral density of postmenopausal women.
    Cagnacci A; Baldassari F; Rivolta G; Arangino S; Volpe A · Bone · 2004
    Cross-sectional study161 participantsBone Health forFolate
  15. Dietary intake of folate, but not vitamin B2 or B12, is associated with increased bone mineral density 5 years after the menopause: results from a 10-year follow-up study in early postmenopausal women.
    Rejnmark L; Vestergaard P; Hermann AP; Brot C; Eiken P; Mosekilde L · Calcified tissue international · 2008
    Cohort study1,869 participantsBone Health forFolate
  16. 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 forMagnesium
  17. 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 forMagnesium
  18. 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 forMagnesium
  19. 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 forMagnesium
  20. 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 forMagnesium