Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Magnesium creatine is a supplement that combines creatine with magnesium, aiming to enhance the bioavailability and effectiveness of creatine. Creatine itself is one of the most well-researched and effective supplements for improving athletic performance, particularly in activities involving short bursts of high-intensity effort, such as weightlifting and sprinting. The addition of magnesium is thought to facilitate creatine uptake into muscle cells and potentially reduce side effects like water retention or gastrointestinal discomfort.

Several studies have examined magnesium creatine chelate (MCC) and found it to be similarly or slightly more effective than standard creatine monohydrate in increasing muscular strength, lean body mass, and overall exercise performance. For example, a 2003 study by Brilla et al. demonstrated that MCC supplementation improved muscle strength and performance markers in resistance-trained individuals compared to placebo. However, the difference between magnesium creatine and standard creatine monohydrate is modest, and most benefits are attributed to creatine itself, with magnesium offering potential incremental benefits.

Overall, there is scientific evidence supporting the use of magnesium creatine as an exercise aid, mainly extrapolated from extensive research on creatine. However, while magnesium creatine chelate may be beneficial, its superiority over traditional creatine monohydrate is not robustly established. The evidence is rated as moderate (3/5) due to the limited number of direct studies and the reliance on the known efficacy of creatine itself.

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7-Keto-DHEA
acetyl l-carnitine
adenosine 5-triphosphate disodium (ATP)
alpha d-ribofuranose
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
amino acids
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
bacillus subtilis
beet
beta-alanine
black tea
bovine
branched-chain amino acids
caffeine
capsaicinoids
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
collagen
colostrum
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
cordyceps
creatine monohydrate
curcumin
eleuthero
ginseng
green tea
guarana
guayusa
l-isoleucine
l-alanine
l-alanyl-l-glutamine
l-arginine
l-carnitine
l-citrulline
l-glutamine
l-glycine
l-leucine
l-ornithine
l-taurine
l-tyrosine
l-valine
maca
magnesium
maltodextrin
muira puama
Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
omega-3 fatty acids
ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate
peppermint oil
protein
pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P-5-P)
rhodiola
black ginger
spirulina
tongkat ali
tribulus
vitamin C
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suma
jiaogulan
capsicum
bee pollen
cistanche
electrolytes blend (proprietary)
yerba mate
algae
cocoa
brown rice protein
sea salt
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
2, 17a-dimethyl-17b-hydroxy-5a-androst-2-ene
Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate
Antler
Arginine Creatine
Arginine nitrate
Arachidonic Acid
Arginine malate
Arginine aspartate
Alpha glyceryl
Alpha-ketoisocaproic acid
Agmatine
adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Algal protein
Alpha hydroxyisocaproic acid
Arginine silicate
Bicarbonate
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Ba Ji Tian
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D-Aspartic Acid
Dihydrocapsiate
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D-Ribose
Ephedra
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Ecdysteroids
Elthyl-Alpha-Guanido-Methyl-Ethanoate
Ecdysterone
Ephedrine
glucose
Isoleucine
Ketone Salts
Milk Protein
Quinoa Protein
salt
yohimbine

Other health conditions supported by Magnesium Creatine

Athletic and Exercise Aids
Depression
Fatigue
Muscle Tone (lack of)

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