Does Magnesium help with pain & inflammation?
Yes, for most people. 89% of 47 people who reported on Magnesium for pain & inflammation say it improved. 4% noticed no change and 6% say it got worse. That is about the typical result for pain & inflammation (89% across 18 options).
Pain & inflammation: what users report
89%better47 reports · medium confidence
42 better2 no change3 worse
Ranked #8 of 18 for pain & inflammation.
What people say about Magnesium and pain & inflammation
“Fixing my magnesium deficiency was life-changing. No more headaches, brain fog, sleep issues, back pain, or blood flow issues.”
“I take about 240 (2 120 capsules) of Magnesium Glycinate... mostly for painful leg cramps and has worked very well for that at least.”
“It sorted out my sleep fast and vivid dreaming returned after a long dry spell.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong82 meta-analyses · 210 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at pain & inflammation. See all research on Magnesium.
Side effects people mention
diarrhea 24drowsiness 19stomach issues 18vivid dreams 13laxative effect 2
What else is Magnesium used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count