Can magnesium soothe sore muscles?
Ever struggle to sit down or wash your hair after a Pilates class because your muscles are screaming for help? Enter: magnesium, which is thought to soothe sore muscles—if not prevent them in the first place. One recent study found that magnesium supplementation helped reduce post-exercise muscle soreness, improve performance during a workout, and prevent muscle damage when taken before physical activity. The study authors recommend taking magnesium two hours before training.