Wild Foods Editorial Team · Updated October 7, 2026 · Sources checked October 7, 2026Magnesium for Muscle Cramps: What the Research ShowsA charley horse at night sends a lot of people looking for magnesium. The mineral does help muscles contract...
Abstract Summary Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of magnesium supplementation in preventing and reducing skeletal muscle cramps and spasms. Context Magnesium is a micronutrient and intracellular cation responsible for biochemical reactions involved in energy production, neuronal activity, and muscle contraction....