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Counter-example: I started taking Magnesium a few weeks ago after Huberman recommended it for sleep. It didn't really do anything to my muscle soreness (I'm ver

Counter-example: I started taking Magnesium a few weeks ago after Huberman recommended it for sleep. It didn't really do anything to my muscle soreness (I'm very athletic). Also, posts like yours show up in /r/nootropics every day. "Taking supplement X changed my life!" Almost always sound like placebo, especially when it's a medication that takes weeks to have an effect and the user claims it fixed their life in a day.

muzani 4y ago
Is it magnesium oxide? Normally magnesium citrate or magnesium bisglycinate is recommended, because it absorbs better. Notably OP mentioned in another comment that they use magnesium citrate.
bigtex 4y ago
There are different forms of magnesium that benefit different parts of the body. In my case I take one that helps with heart palpitations.
amelius 4y ago
Yeah, supplements can have a "honeymoon phase" sometimes, but it will wear off quickly. Sadly, this phase is also when most people write their reviews of supplements.
jona-f 4y ago
Yes, that's why nobody takes you seriously when you finally find something that does work. Magnesium for muscle cramps takes effect very quickly and i don't think muscle cramps are related to Placebo at all. It's very chemical, your muscles lack the magnesium to relax, so they cramp up. No room for your mind to play tricks, really.
- hirundo 4y ago
  Mediated by the CNS or not, placebo effects are ultimately very chemical too.
wslh 4y ago
People are different and react different. We used to forget that.
tpoacher 4y ago
Magnesium deficiency can cause Potassium deficiency. Trying to fix Potassiun alone wont work because Magnesium is required to absorb it, or something like that; can't remember the full details now. And obviously if your symptoms are actually from a Potassium deficiency, trying to fix Magnesium alone won't work either, if you're still not getting enough Potassium. So, your best bet is magnesium supplements and lots of bananas :p
ebfe1 4y ago
> medication that takes weeks to have an effect I don't disagree with the rest but talking from my own personal experience, taking magnesium had almost an immediate effect on me but perhaps it's not the same for everyone. Totally agree that there are other factors that may contribute to muscle soreness but I think taking magnesium is a good, harmless experiment if you have not tried. Also perhaps you may find other potential answers reading through some of the responses here :) Good luck mate!
stevewodil 4y ago
Supplementation won’t have affects unless you’re already deficient in something, so these users are probably having real results but it’s due to an initial deficiency
- jona-f 4y ago
  Good point, OP should definitely check their intestinal health.
doix 4y ago
I suspect it depends if you are deficient in some mineral in the first place if it makes a difference or not. Sure the people that claim it fixed their problem in a day, it's probably a placebo, but I suspect for some people things really do help them. If you eat a "balanced diet" (whatever that means), then you probably don't need any supplements. I noticed after I was drinking Huel for breakfast for a few months, I felt much better in general.

muzani 4y ago

Is it magnesium oxide? Normally magnesium citrate or magnesium bisglycinate is recommended, because it absorbs better. Notably OP mentioned in another comment that they use magnesium citrate.

bigtex 4y ago

There are different forms of magnesium that benefit different parts of the body. In my case I take one that helps with heart palpitations.

amelius 4y ago

Yeah, supplements can have a "honeymoon phase" sometimes, but it will wear off quickly. Sadly, this phase is also when most people write their reviews of supplements.

jona-f 4y ago

Yes, that's why nobody takes you seriously when you finally find something that does work. Magnesium for muscle cramps takes effect very quickly and i don't think muscle cramps are related to Placebo at all. It's very chemical, your muscles lack the magnesium to relax, so they cramp up. No room for your mind to play tricks, really.

hirundo 4y ago
Mediated by the CNS or not, placebo effects are ultimately very chemical too.

wslh 4y ago

People are different and react different. We used to forget that.

tpoacher 4y ago

Magnesium deficiency can cause Potassium deficiency. Trying to fix Potassiun alone wont work because Magnesium is required to absorb it, or something like that; can't remember the full details now. And obviously if your symptoms are actually from a Potassium deficiency, trying to fix Magnesium alone won't work either, if you're still not getting enough Potassium. So, your best bet is magnesium supplements and lots of bananas :p

ebfe1 4y ago

> medication that takes weeks to have an effect I don't disagree with the rest but talking from my own personal experience, taking magnesium had almost an immediate effect on me but perhaps it's not the same for everyone. Totally agree that there are other factors that may contribute to muscle soreness but I think taking magnesium is a good, harmless experiment if you have not tried. Also perhaps you may find other potential answers reading through some of the responses here :) Good luck mate!

stevewodil 4y ago

Supplementation won’t have affects unless you’re already deficient in something, so these users are probably having real results but it’s due to an initial deficiency

jona-f 4y ago
Good point, OP should definitely check their intestinal health.

doix 4y ago

I suspect it depends if you are deficient in some mineral in the first place if it makes a difference or not. Sure the people that claim it fixed their problem in a day, it's probably a placebo, but I suspect for some people things really do help them. If you eat a "balanced diet" (whatever that means), then you probably don't need any supplements. I noticed after I was drinking Huel for breakfast for a few months, I felt much better in general.