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Jun 2024
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The truth about magnesium and muscle cra...

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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Magnesium may or may not help prevent muscle cramps. Here’s why.

References:

Magnesium for muscle cramps | Cochrane

An Evidence-Based Review of the Pathophysiology, Treatment, and Prevention of Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps | Journal of Athletic Training (allenpress.com)

Cause of Exercise Associated Muscle Cramps (EAMC) — altered neuromuscular control, dehydration or electrolyte depletion? | British Journal of Sports Medicine (bmj.com)

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