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Magnesium for Muscle Recovery: Does It Actually Help?

Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels

Magnesium for Muscle Recovery: Does It Actually Help?

by Mo Mandegar, PhD on Aug 01 2026
Magnesium is having a moment in recovery circles, and some of theattention is earned: the mineral runs muscle contraction and energyproduction, and a 2024 review found it eased post-workout soreness.The catch is that about half of American adults fall short of therecommended intake before they ever train. Here is what the researchshows and the everyday foods, dark chocolate included, that supply it.