Magnesium Citrate
Research reviewed: updated 08/24
Magnesium Citrate (C₆H₆MgO₇) is a dietary supplement with 1 published peer-reviewed study involving 42 participants, researched for General.
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General
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General
To evaluate the effects of magnesium in individuals with metabolic syndrome and have normal magnesium levels.
Study Type
Pilot study
Purpose
To evaluate the effects of magnesium in individuals with metabolic syndrome and have normal magnesium levels.
Dose
400 mg/day of magnesium in the form of magnesium citrate or placebo
Participants
42 men and women with metabolic syndrome and have an average age of 66 years (24 completed the study)
Duration
12 weeks
Results
The researchers observed a significant drop in both the top and bottom blood pressure numbers in the group taking magnesium for 12 weeks compared to their blood pressure at the beginning of the study. The top number, which shows the pressure when the heart beats, decreased from 145 to 120.8 mmHg, and the bottom number, which shows the pressure when the heart rests, went down from 85.4 to 78.5 mmHg. They also noticed a significant decrease in blood sugar levels after taking magnesium compared to the placebo group. These findings suggest that magnesium supplementation might help manage certain aspects of metabolic syndrome, especially blood pressure and blood sugar.
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There are currently 1 peer-reviewed studies on Magnesium Citrate (C₆H₆MgO₇), involving 42 total participants. Research covers General. The overall evidence strength is rated as Moderate.
The evidence is currently rated as "Moderate Evidence". This rating is based on study design quality (randomisation, blinding, placebo controls), sample sizes, study types (1 human study), and reported outcomes.
Magnesium Citrate has been researched for: General. Each area has its own body of evidence which you can explore in the study breakdowns above.
Yes, 1 out of 1 studies are human trials. Human trials carry more weight in our evidence scoring system.
