Magnesium Supplementation on Body Composition

Description

The goal of this interventional clinical trial is to learn if the supplementation of magnesium can affect body composition in physically active individuals between the ages of 18 and 30. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer \[is/are\]: How does magnesium supplementation affect body composition in physically active individuals? Participants will take a magnesium capsule once daily for 8 weeks, log their food intake into MyFitnessPal 3 days weekly for the 8 weeks, keep their physical activity consistent to their current regimen, and have 1 baseline appointment with 2 follow ups evenly dispersed (mid-point and post-intervention).

Conditions

Body Composition Changes

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The goal of this interventional clinical trial is to learn if the supplementation of magnesium can affect body composition in physically active individuals between the ages of 18 and 30. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer \[is/are\]: How does magnesium supplementation affect body composition in physically active individuals? Participants will take a magnesium capsule once daily for 8 weeks, log their food intake into MyFitnessPal 3 days weekly for the 8 weeks, keep their physical activity consistent to their current regimen, and have 1 baseline appointment with 2 follow ups evenly dispersed (mid-point and post-intervention).

Effects of Magnesium Supplementation on Body Composition in Physically Active Individuals: A Pilot Study

Magnesium Supplementation on Body Composition

Condition
Body Composition Changes
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Davie

Nova Southeastern University HPD Annex Building, Davie, Florida, United States, 33328

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 18-30 years old
  • * classified as a physically active individual for at least 1 year defined as being any individual that regularly engages in the minimum physical activity requirements as put forth by the American College of Sports Medicine.
  • * have a BMI of 19-30 kg/m2
  • * smokers
  • * have been diagnosed with any metabolic/chronic disease
  • * are taking medications that can interfere with body composition
  • * are unwilling to follow study guidelines
  • * have a current physical condition that may be exacerbated by physical activity as determined by their general practitioner
  • * are pregnant or intend to become pregnant within 3 months
  • * have taken Mg supplements within the last 6 months
  • * are using steroids or any anabolic agents
  • * have pacemakers, implants, or any non-removable metal surgical implants

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 30 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Nova Southeastern University,

Madison M Doten, BS, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR,

Study Record Dates

2025-04-27