Does magnesium protect you from cramps?

Magnesium intake in preparation — can magnesium protect you from cramps?

Do you also have a player like that? He has a cramp every game, which is why he takes cheap magnesium (often from discounters) and visits the cabin toilet at the latest shortly before the kickoff!!

Magnesium is often supplemented, especially during preparation, as many players are prone to cramps.

Here are a few key points:

1. It is not proven that taking magnesium can relieve an existing cramp.
2. Cheap magnesium from discounters usually consists of mg oxide — unfortunately this is only slightly bioavailable to your body, mg citrate or mg aspartate is better.
3. It makes much more sense to build up a Mg level over the long term than taking it once before the league game.

If you are prone to cramps, we recommend that you have your magnesium level checked by a doctor. If a value is found there that is too low, daily administration over several weeks is recommended.

The most common problem with muscle cramps is that your muscles are not sufficiently trained for the load to be completed.

Magnesium is basically the egg-laying milksow when it comes to performance. If money wasn't an issue, I would recommend the supplementation of high-quality magnesium to every athlete with a clear conscience. In my opinion, there should be constant monitoring of the machine gun level in the Bundesliga in order to ensure optimal performance.

For an amateur soccer player, the question is whether the money is in proportion to the actual added value? As a provider of nutritional supplements, this is of course a simple answer for me: Not likely!

If you have no problems with recurring cramps and eat healthily, you don't have to worry. If you are prone to cramps or are a perfectionist who wants to optimize your performance, then supplementing with high-quality magnesium is a must.

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About the author:

As a state-approved nutritionist, personal trainer and UEFA B license holder, Coach Andi is able to convey exactly what he himself has been looking for throughout his soccer career: better performance through smart nutrition and targeted training.