Effects of magnesium supplementation on muscle soreness in different type of physical activities: a systematic review
Tarsitano MG, Quinzi F, Folino K, Greco F, Oranges FP, Cerulli C, Emerenziani GP
Journal of translational medicine · 12 citations
How it was studied
- Design
- Systematic review (indexed by PubMed)
- Studied in
- People
- Main outcome
- Health markers and function
Who paid for it
- Funding
- Independent funding
- Government
- Italian Ministry of Education and University
Based on 1 listed funder(s) and full-text disclosure statement.
Publication
- Published
- 2024-07-05 · J Transl Med · vol. 22 · issue 1 · p. 629
- Publisher
- BioMed Central
- Cited
- 21 citations · more than 90% of similar papers · 2.2× the field average
- References
- 50 works
- Access
- Open access (journal) · CC-BY
- Research areas
- Magnesium in Health and Disease · Exercise and Physiological Responses · Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Keywords
- Magnesium, Medicine, Micronutrient, Magnesium deficiency (plants), Vasomotor, Delayed onset muscle soreness, Physiology, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Physical therapy, Bioinformatics, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Pharmacology, Muscle damage, Biology, Chemistry, Pathology
- MeSH
- humans, magnesium, exercise, dietary supplements, male, myalgia
7 authors
From IT
- Maria Grazia Tarsitano · correspondingMagna Graecia University
- Federico QuinziMagna Graecia University
- Katia FolinoMagna Graecia University
- Francesca GrecoForo Italico University of Rome
- Francesco Pio OrangesMagna Graecia University
- Claudia CerulliForo Italico University of Rome
Abstract
Background
Magnesium is a micronutrient and an intracellular cation responsible for different biochemical reactions involved in energy production and storage, control of neuronal and vasomotor activity, cardiac excitability, and muscle contraction. Magnesium deficiency may result in impaired physical performance. Moreover, magnesium plays an important role on delayed onset muscle soreness after training. Thus, physically active individuals and sport specialists have to pay attention to magnesium supplementation (MgS). However, the type, timing and dosage of magnesium intake are not well elucidated yet. Hence, we aimed to systematically review the literature regarding the effects of MgS on muscle soreness in physically active individuals. We focused exclusively on MgS, excluding those studies in which magnesium was administered together with other substances.
Methods
Three electronic databases and literature sources (PUBMED, SCOPUS and Web of Sciences-Core Collection) were searched, in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. After the database search, 1254 articles were identified, and after excluding duplicates, 960 articles remained. Among these, 955 were excluded following the title and abstract screening. The remaining 5 articles were screened in full text and 4 study met the eligibility criteria.
Results
These studies showed that MgS reduced muscle soreness, improved performance, recovery and induced a protective effect on muscle damage.
Conclusion
To reach these positive effects, individuals engaged in intense exercise should have a Mg requirement 10-20% higher than sedentary people, to be taken in capsules and 2 h before training. Moreover, it is suggested to maintain magnesium levels in the recommended range during the off-season.
Systematic review registration
PROSPERO registration number: CRD42024501822.
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