Overview
- Germany’s neurology society says evidence that the mineral reliably prevents or treats typical muscle cramps remains limited, though correcting a true deficiency is advised.
- The MSD Manual lists dehydration, electrolyte disturbances, thyroid or nerve disease, diabetes, alcohol use, and certain medications as frequent contributors to cramping, warranting medical evaluation for persistent symptoms.
- For acute episodes, guidelines recommend carefully stretching the affected muscle or contracting its antagonists to help relieve the spasm.
- A consumer review reported that 17 of 42 tested products exceeded recommended daily amounts of roughly 300 mg for adult women and 350 mg for men, with excessive doses linked to gastrointestinal side effects.
- Coverage highlights magnesium-rich foods to maintain status and notes early research on magnesium-L-threonate for potential cognitive benefits, which remains preliminary and not routinely available in German pharmacies.