Taking magnesium with creatine might help endurance athletes get stronger muscle power, like how hard you can push or pull at your peak.

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Magnesium-creatine supplementation effects on body water.

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The study looked at the same supplement mentioned in the claim and found it helped increase muscle strength, likely by improving muscle hydration and building more muscle protein.

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Magnesium-creatine supplementation effects on body water.

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DOI: 10.1016/S0026-0495(03)00188-4

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