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  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

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  • Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in numerous biochemical processes.
  • Evidence on magnesium's role in bone, muscle, and cardiovascular health is conflicting.
  • Magnesium supplements are increasingly popular for purported benefits in sleep and muscle spasm relief.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning magnesium supplementation within Arab populations.
  • To identify factors influencing the understanding and use of magnesium supplements in the Arab region.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was administered across various Arab countries.
  • Descriptive statistics and regression analyses were employed to analyze sociodemographic associations.
  • Data normality was assessed using the Shapiro-Wilk test, with significance set at p < 0.05.

Main Results:

  • 1,445 responses indicated low average knowledge scores (8.61 ± 5.9).
  • High recognition of magnesium for muscle spasm (87%) and sleep (83%) benefits was noted.
  • Only 31.8% used supplements, with neutral attitudes (mean score 3.02 ± 0.66) and limited medical consultation (36.1%).

Conclusions:

  • A significant knowledge gap and neutral attitudes toward magnesium supplementation exist in Arab communities.
  • Despite recognized benefits for muscle and sleep, public understanding remains limited.
  • Targeted educational initiatives are crucial for promoting the rational use of magnesium supplements.