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Krebs Magnesium Potassium Complex

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Magnesium 250 mg
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Score91
Organic magnesium lysinate and malate provide a balanced 250 mg dose at excellent value. The small potassium addition is useful but does not replace a full electrolyte blend.
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Quantity:120 Tablet(s) • (60 servings)
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Score 91

Organic magnesium lysinate and malate provide a balanced 250 mg dose at excellent value. The small potassium addition is useful but does not replace a full electrolyte blend.
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Analysis

Two tablets provide 250 mg magnesium from lysinate and malate plus 95 mg potassium citrate. The organic magnesium forms support absorption while the moderate amount leaves room for dietary magnesium.

The blend is relevant to energy, muscle, nerve, and cardiovascular functions without pushing magnesium to a high supplemental amount. Potassium adds modest electrolyte support but is too small to make the product a complete electrolyte formula.

Sixty servings and a low serving cost give the formula strong value for premium forms. Tablets may be less comfortable than capsules, but the dose and supply are practical for routine use.

Who is it for
  • Adults comfortable with tablets
  • Users seeking broad magnesium support
  • People who can account for dietary and supplemental magnesium
Best for
  • Routine magnesium supplementation
  • Muscle, nerve, and energy support
  • Tablets dosing

Pros

  • Uses lysinate and malate forms
  • Moderate 250 mg magnesium amount
  • Adds 95 mg potassium citrate
  • Excellent value per serving

Cons

  • Requires two tablets
  • Potassium amount is modest
  • No targeted cofactor
  • Not a high-dose option

Warnings

  • The 250 mg magnesium serving may loosen stools in sensitive users
  • Kidney impairment can affect clearance of both supplemental magnesium and potassium
  • Magnesium should be separated from tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics and bisphosphonates

Nutrient quality

94 Highest impact

The amount avoids an obvious excessive-dose concern. The elemental amount is useful but modest or partly ambiguous.

Ingredient transparency

86 Highest impact

The active magnesium amount is specifically disclosed. The serving count is supplied, but complete use directions are missing.

Customer satisfaction

91 Highest impact

The aggregate customer rating is strong. Specific experiences are absent, but the strong aggregate rating is broadly consistent with satisfaction.

Value for money

97 Highest impact

The supply provides excellent value per meaningful serving. The price is supported mainly by useful core ingredients.

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Impact
Highest effect
A+ Goal FitA Strength of SupportB- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 250 mg

Magnesium is a foundational mineral for energy metabolism, muscle function, and nervous-system regulation. Potassium adds modest electrolyte support without distracting from the useful magnesium amount.

Magnesium malate and lysinate offer strong absorption potential, and potassium citrate is a sensible companion. All active amounts are clear in a streamlined formula.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitA Strength of SupportC CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 250 mg

Magnesium malate and lysinate provide a meaningful amount for heart rhythm and vascular tone. Potassium adds complementary electrolyte support in a focused mineral formula.

The product does not address lipids, homocysteine, or cardiac mitochondrial energy. Its narrow pathway coverage is balanced by strong forms and a useful magnesium dose.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 158 studies
Potassium Supportive 182 studies
Energy
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC CoverageA Formula Quality
Magnesium · 250 mgPotassium · 95 mg

Magnesium supports ATP production and muscle function, while potassium supports electrical activity during physical exertion. Both minerals have established physiological roles, although fatigue improvement depends on correcting low intake or losses.

Magnesium reaches 250 mg and potassium adds a modest electrolyte amount. Magnesium malate and lysinate are favorable forms, with potassium citrate and exact amounts clearly disclosed.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Potassium Supportive 2 studies
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitA Strength of SupportC CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 250 mg

Magnesium lysinate and malate provide a well-absorbed foundation for nervous-system regulation. Human evidence supports magnesium most strongly when intake or status is inadequate.

The clearly disclosed elemental amount and organic forms support reliable delivery. A focused mineral design offers strong depth but does not address direct calming or adaptogenic pathways.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 13 studies
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC CoverageA Formula Quality
Potassium · 95 mgMagnesium · 250 mg

Magnesium malate and lysinate provide a meaningful, well-absorbed foundation for vascular tone and rhythm. A modest potassium amount adds complementary electrolyte support.

The focused mineral formula does not address lipids, nitric oxide, or cardiac energy. Strong forms and transparent elemental dosing give its chosen pathway good depth.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 123 studies
Potassium Supportive 117 studies
Impact
High effect
C Goal FitA Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 250 mg

Magnesium offers focused support for normal free-testosterone status when intake or status is low. The amount is strong and uses well-absorbed malate and lysinate forms.

Potassium complements the mineral formula but does not materially expand endocrine support. The product develops one narrow pathway well while leaving vitamin D, zinc, boron, and stress regulation uncovered.

Study evidence
Magnesium Disputed 5 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
5 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Magnesium (Magnesium Lysinate, Magnesium Malate)
250 mg
Potassium (Potassium Citrate)
95 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Magnesium malate and lysinate are organic chelated forms with strong absorption potential. The 250 mg elemental dose sits within the standard therapeutic range. Value is excellent because a premium malate-based blend is priced below the collection median.

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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Effect of potassium citrate on bone density, microarchitecture, and fracture risk in healthy older adults without osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial.
    Jehle S; Hulter HN; Krapf R · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2013
    Randomized trial201 participantsBone Health forPotassium
  7. Long-term persistence of the urine calcium-lowering effect of potassium bicarbonate in postmenopausal women.
    Frassetto L; Morris RC; Sebastian A · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2005
    Randomized trial170 participantsBone Health forPotassium
  8. Partial neutralization of the acidogenic Western diet with potassium citrate increases bone mass in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.
    Jehle S; Zanetti A; Muser J; Hulter HN; Krapf R · Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN · 2007
    Randomized trial161 participantsBone Health forPotassium
  9. Potassium citrate supplementation results in sustained improvement in calcium balance in older men and women.
    Moseley KF; Weaver CM; Appel L; Sebastian A; Sellmeyer DE · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 2013
    Randomized trial52 participantsBone Health forPotassium
  10. Effects of potassium chloride and potassium bicarbonate on endothelial function, cardiovascular risk factors, and bone turnover in mild hypertensives.
    He FJ; Marciniak M; Carney C; Markandu ND; Anand V; Fraser WD; Dalton RN; Kaski JC; MacGregor GA · Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) · 2010
    Randomized trial42 participantsBone Health forPotassium
  11. 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 forMagnesium
  12. 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 forMagnesium
  13. 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 Support Heart Health forMagnesium
  14. 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 Support Heart Health forMagnesium
  15. 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 forMagnesium
  16. Sex-specific associations between sodium and potassium intake and overall and cause-specific mortality: a large prospective U.S. cohort study, systematic review, and updated meta-analysis of cohort studies.
    Gan L; Zhao B; Inoue-Choi M; Liao LM; Graubard BI; Weinstein SJ; Albanes D; Huang J · BMC medicine · 2024
    Meta-analysis416,104 participantsCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  17. Potassium intake, stroke, and cardiovascular disease a meta-analysis of prospective studies.
    D'Elia L; Barba G; Cappuccio FP; Strazzullo P · Journal of the American College of Cardiology · 2011
    Meta-analysis247,510 participants11 studies pooledCardiovascular Support Heart Health forPotassium
  18. Blood pressure response to changes in sodium and potassium intake: a metaregression analysis of randomised trials.
    Geleijnse JM; Kok FJ; Grobbee DE · Journal of human hypertension · 2003
    Meta-analysis27 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  19. Twenty-Four-Hour Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion and Their Associations With Blood Pressure Among Adults in China: Baseline Survey of Action on Salt China.
    Li Y; Zhang P; Wu J; Ma J; Xu J; Zhang X; Luo R; Liu M; Sun Y; Li X; Tan M; He FJ; MacGregor GA; Li X · Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) · 2021
    Cross-sectional study5,353 participantsCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  20. Dietary Sodium and Potassium Intake and Risk of Non-Fatal Cardiovascular Diseases: The Million Veteran Program.
    Wang DD; Li Y; Nguyen XT; Song RJ; Ho YL; Hu FB; Willett WC; Wilson PWF; Cho K; Gaziano JM; Djoussé L; On Behalf Of The Va Million Veteran Program · Nutrients · 2022
    Cohort study180,156 participantsCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  21. 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 forMagnesium
  22. 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 forMagnesium
  23. 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 forMagnesium
  24. 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 forMagnesium
  25. 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 forMagnesium
  26. 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 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  27. 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 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  28. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Cox IM; Campbell MJ; Dowson D · Lancet (London, England) · 1991
    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  29. Exercise, magnesium and immune function.
    Laires MJ; Monteiro C · Magnesium research · 2008
    Narrative reviewEnergy forMagnesium
  30. [Efficacy of potassium N-acetylaminosuccinate (Cogitum) in the treatment of asthenic syndrome: results of double-blind placebo-controlled trial].
    Esin RG; Khayrullin IK; Esin OR; Fatykhova AF; Gismatullina EI; Isaeva YN · Zhurnal nevrologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova · 2023
    Randomized trial37 participantsEnergy forPotassium
  31. Human resting energy expenditure in relation to dietary potassium.
    Dériaz O; Thériault G; Lavallée N; Fournier G; Nadeau A; Bouchard C · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1991
    Randomized trial8 participantsEnergy forPotassium
  32. 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 forMagnesium
  33. 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 forMagnesium
  34. 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 forMagnesium
  35. 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 forMagnesium
  36. 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 forMagnesium
  37. 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 forMagnesium
  38. 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 forMagnesium
  39. 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 forMagnesium
  40. Oral potassium supplementation for management of essential hypertension: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Poorolajal J; Zeraati F; Soltanian AR; Sheikh V; Hooshmand E; Maleki A · PloS one · 2017
    Meta-analysis1,213 participants23 studies pooledHeart Health forPotassium
  41. Joint association of urinary sodium and potassium excretion with cardiovascular events and mortality: prospective cohort study.
    O'Donnell M; Mente A; Rangarajan S; McQueen MJ; O'Leary N; Yin L; Liu X; Swaminathan S; Khatib R; Rosengren A; Ferguson J; Smyth A; Lopez-Jaramillo P; Diaz R; Avezum A; Lanas F; Ismail N; Yusoff K; Dans A; Iqbal R; Szuba A; Mohammadifard N; Oguz A; Yusufali AH; Alhabib KF; Kruger IM; Yusuf R; Chifamba J; Yeates K; Dagenais G; Wielgosz A; Lear SA; Teo K; Yusuf S; PURE Investigators · BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2019
    Cohort study103,570 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  42. Effect of Potassium Supplementation on Endothelial Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Intervention Studies.
    D'Elia L; Cappuccio FP; Masulli M; La Fata E; Rendina D; Galletti F · Nutrients · 2023
    Meta-analysis332 participants5 studies pooledHeart Health forPotassium
  43. Effects of potassium supplementation on office, home, and 24-h blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension.
    Kawano Y; Minami J; Takishita S; Omae T · American journal of hypertension · 1999
    Randomized trial55 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  44. 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 Relief forMagnesium
  45. 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 forMagnesium
  46. 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 forMagnesium
  47. 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 forMagnesium
  48. Effect of magnesium and vitamin B6 supplementation on mental health and quality of life in stressed healthy adults: Post-hoc analysis of a randomised controlled trial.
    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 forMagnesium
  49. Magnesium and anabolic hormones in older men.
    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 forMagnesium
  50. 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 forMagnesium
  51. 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 forMagnesium
  52. 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 forMagnesium
  53. Effects of magnesium supplementation on testosterone levels of athletes and sedentary subjects at rest and after exhaustion.
    Cinar V; Polat Y; Baltaci AK; Mogulkoc R · Biological trace element research · 2011
    Non-randomized trial20 participantsTestosterone Support forMagnesium