One Week of Magnesium Supplementation Lowers IL-6, Perceived Pain and Increases Post Exercise Blood Glucose in Response to Downhill Running

One Week of Magnesium Supplementation Lowers IL-6, Perceived Pain and Increases Post Exercise Blood Glucose in Response to Downhill Running

This study investigated the effect of magnesium supplementation on exercise performance and functional recovery in recreational endurance athletes in conjunction with measures of blood glucose, lactate, IL-6 and sIL-6R.

Magnesium status can directly affect circulating glucose concentrations both during and post exercise. In addition, magnesium supplementation has been shown to reduce circulating IL-6 concentrations post exercise in humans. It is conceivable that such observations are linked through the role of IL-6 in glucose regulation, possibly in combination with sIL-6R. Together, magnesium intake may have the potential to effect exercise performance and recovery through glucose availability. This in turn may be connected to the production of IL-6 and sIL-6R which have been established to influence exercise fatigue and perception of pain (muscle soreness).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Regular recreational runner, running around 3 times per week
• Capable of running 10 km in ~ 40 minutes.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any signs or symptoms of cardiovascular issues.
• Any recent form of injury or illness.
• Currently, or in the last 3 months, have consumed multivitamin supplements
• Currently, or in the last 3 months, have consumed anti-inflammatory medications.