Magnesium for muscle cramps

Table of contents:

1. magnesium for muscle cramps

2. how much magnesium should you take in a day?

3. under which conditions do you need more magnesium?

4. magnesium in the form of food supplements

5. conclusion

2 How much magnesium should I take in a day?

According to the recommendation of the German Nutrition Society (DGE), adults should consume about 300-400 mg of magnesium per day. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which sets the NRV, recommends 350 mg of magnesium per day for men and 300 mg for women. Children should consume between 170-300 mg of magnesium depending on their age.

3. under what conditions do you need more magnesium?

• Athletes have an increased need for magnesium. Through increased sweating, minerals and electrolytes are excreted and thus the need for magnesium increases sharply. Taking magnesium after training has a muscle-relaxing effect and replenishes magnesium stores.
• Stress can cause the body to lose more magnesium. The reason for this is stress hormones, which stimulate cells that release magnesium from the stores. However, the excess magnesium is excreted again through the urine and thus the human organism needs more magnesium.
• During pregnancy and breastfeeding, women have an increased need for magnesium because they have to provide for their offspring.
• Interactions with medications can cause increased magnesium to be excreted or the magnesium absorbed cannot be properly processed. For this reason, it is best to discuss the use of certain medications in combination with dietary supplements with a doctor.

4. magnesium in the form of food supplements

If you want to increase a magnesium level that is too low with a dietary supplement, you should definitely pay attention to the form of the active ingredient and its origin. Magnesium capsules are particularly suitable for increasing magnesium levels. They are very well tolerated and are utilized by the body to a high degree. The preparation should also not contain any chemical additives such as magnesium stearate or microcrystalline cellulose. If you buy a preparation from Germany, you can be sure that the product has also been produced safely and is of high quality.

5. conclusion: magnesium for muscle cramps

Taking magnesium can relieve muscle cramps, because behind muscle cramps is often a magnesium deficiency. If the body absorbs too much magnesium, there is no need to worry about it, because an excess is excreted through the kidneys. Magnesium can be taken in the form of magnesium capsules and magnesium tablets. Both forms are easy to use and enter the circulation quickly.

Further reading:

• Management of Iron-Deficiency Anemia in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia
• Serum magnesium levels during magnesium sulfate infusion at 1 gram/hour versus 2 grams/hour as a maintenance dose to prevent eclampsia in women with severe preeclampsia: A randomized clinical trial
• Effect of magnesium sulfate given for neuroprotection before preterm birth: a randomized controlled trial
• Clinical pharmacokinetic properties of magnesium sulfate in women with pre-eclampsia and eclampsia

Disclaimer and general medical notice: The content presented in our health blog is for neutral information and general education purposes only. It does not constitute a recommendation or advertisement of any diagnostic method, treatment or drug described or mentioned. The text does not claim to be complete, nor can the timeliness, accuracy and balance of the information presented be guaranteed. The text is in no way a substitute for professional advice from a physician or pharmacist and it should not be used as a basis for independent diagnosis and initiation, modification or cessation of treatment of any disease. Always consult your trusted physician for any health questions or complaints. Mach Dich Wach! GmbH and the authors accept no liability for any inconvenience or damage resulting from the use of the information presented here.