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  • Nutrition Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Human Physiology

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  • Magnesium (Mg) is an essential mineral crucial for numerous bodily functions, including energy metabolism and muscle function.
  • Increased physical activity elevates the body's requirement for magnesium.
  • Existing research suggests a link between magnesium status and exercise performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review and evaluate the scientific evidence on the relationship between magnesium status/supplementation and exercise performance.
  • To synthesize findings from both animal and human studies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of animal and human studies.
  • Analysis of research on magnesium's physiological effects and direct functional performances related to exercise.
  • Inclusion of cross-sectional surveys and intervention studies.

Main Results:

  • Animal studies suggest magnesium enhances glucose availability and reduces lactate accumulation, potentially improving performance.
  • Human studies show associations between magnesium status and various muscle performance metrics (e.g., grip strength, jumping ability).
  • Intervention studies indicate magnesium supplementation may improve functional indices like quadriceps torque, gait speed, and chair stand time, especially in elderly women.

Conclusions:

  • Magnesium plays a significant role in supporting exercise performance.
  • Maintaining adequate magnesium levels or supplementation may be beneficial for individuals engaged in physical activity.
  • Further research may elucidate optimal magnesium strategies for different populations and performance types.