Does mixing magnesium with creatine help muscles hold water and get stronger?
Magnesium-creatine supplementation effects on body water.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Peak torque improved only in the magnesium-creatine group, despite no mention of changes in other groups.
Most creatine studies show benefits with creatine alone; this suggests magnesium might enhance its effects — which isn’t commonly emphasized in mainstream supplement advice.
Practical Takeaways
Consider trying a magnesium-creatine supplement if you're looking to potentially improve muscle strength and hydration.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Peak torque improved only in the magnesium-creatine group, despite no mention of changes in other groups.
Most creatine studies show benefits with creatine alone; this suggests magnesium might enhance its effects — which isn’t commonly emphasized in mainstream supplement advice.
Practical Takeaways
Consider trying a magnesium-creatine supplement if you're looking to potentially improve muscle strength and hydration.
Publication
Journal
Metabolism: clinical and experimental
Year
2003
Authors
L. Brilla, M. Giroux, A. Taylor, K. Knutzen
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Claims (3)
Taking creatine helps your muscle cells soak up more water, making them swell a bit—and this swelling tells your body to stop breaking down muscle as much.
If you're an endurance athlete, taking magnesium-creatine might help your muscles hold more water, which could mean better creatine absorption and possibly help your muscles grow or recover faster.
Taking magnesium with creatine might help endurance athletes get stronger muscle power, like how hard you can push or pull at your peak.