{"id":750602,"date":"2026-01-13T17:11:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?p=750602"},"modified":"2026-01-13T17:11:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:11:26","slug":"magnesium-and-testosterone-the-hidden-key-to-male-strength","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/magnesium-and-testosterone-the-hidden-key-to-male-strength\/","title":{"rendered":"Magnesium and Testosterone \u2013 The Hidden Key to Male Strength"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/magnesium-and-testosterone-the-hidden-key-to-male-strength\/#Scientists_4-Week_Magnesium_Supplementation_Increased_Testosterone_Levels\" title=\"Scientists: 4-Week Magnesium Supplementation Increased Testosterone Levels\">Scientists: 4-Week Magnesium Supplementation Increased Testosterone Levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/magnesium-and-testosterone-the-hidden-key-to-male-strength\/#Why_does_it_work\" title=\"Why does it work?\">Why does it work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/magnesium-and-testosterone-the-hidden-key-to-male-strength\/#So_is_magnesium_a_miraculous_testosterone_booster\" title=\"So, is magnesium a miraculous testosterone booster?\">So, is magnesium a miraculous testosterone booster?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/magnesium-and-testosterone-the-hidden-key-to-male-strength\/#Who_is_at_risk_of_testosterone_deficiency\" title=\"Who is at risk of testosterone deficiency?\">Who is at risk of testosterone deficiency?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/magnesium-and-testosterone-the-hidden-key-to-male-strength\/#How_do_I_know_if_I_have_a_magnesium_deficiency\" title=\"How do I know if I have a magnesium deficiency?\">How do I know if I have a magnesium deficiency?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/magnesium-and-testosterone-the-hidden-key-to-male-strength\/#Which_magnesium_is_best\" title=\"Which magnesium is best?\">Which magnesium is best?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/magnesium-and-testosterone-the-hidden-key-to-male-strength\/#How_much_magnesium_to_take_daily\" title=\"How much magnesium to take daily?\">How much magnesium to take daily?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/magnesium-and-testosterone-the-hidden-key-to-male-strength\/#When_to_take_magnesium_morning_or_evening\" title=\"When to take magnesium: morning or evening?\">When to take magnesium: morning or evening?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/magnesium-and-testosterone-the-hidden-key-to-male-strength\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Magnesium<\/strong> is associated by most people with better sleep, relaxation, or relief from unpleasant <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/muscle-cramps-how-to-prevent-and-relieve-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>muscle cramps<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> Overall, it is involved in <strong>more than 300 processes<\/strong> in our body. For many years, this mineral has had a reputation as a &#8220;calming agent&#8221; used in sports and healthy nutrition. However, the scientific community began to pay attention to another, much more aggressive aspect of this element.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>During a detailed examination of elite athletes, scientists noticed an interesting and almost unmissable phenomenon: <strong>men with higher magnesium levels almost always had higher testosterone levels.<\/strong> So, what if <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/magnesium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>magnesium<\/strong><\/a> <strong>is a silent enhancer of male vitality?<\/strong> Or is it all just a consequence of the body not functioning as it should when magnesium is deficient? Just as with <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/can-vitamin-d-increase-testosterone-the-truth-after-years-of-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>vitamin D<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> the answers here cannot be reduced to a simple yes or no. What lies between the lines, however, is surprisingly fascinating. Come with us to uncover the secret of a connection you might not even have suspected.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scientists_4-Week_Magnesium_Supplementation_Increased_Testosterone_Levels\"><\/span>Scientists: 4-Week Magnesium Supplementation Increased Testosterone Levels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A team of scientists led by Vedat Cinar published a study in the respected scientific journal <em>Biological Trace Element Research<\/em> that clarified the view on the relationship between minerals and anabolic hormones. Their goal was clear: to determine whether magnesium can increase testosterone levels and whether physical activity influences this.  <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[1]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">How was the experiment conducted?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The researchers divided participants into three specific groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sedentary group (non-athletes):<\/strong> men without regular training who took magnesium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Athletes (Taekwondo):<\/strong> trained athletes who worked out 90\u2013120 minutes daily and also took magnesium. Specifically, it was Taekwondo training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Control group of athletes:<\/strong> athletes who trained Taekwondo but did not take magnesium.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants took a high dose of <strong>10 mg of magnesium per 1 kg of body weight<\/strong> daily and were monitored for <strong>4 weeks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hr_dario-matic_05_2025_14-1124x843.jpeg\" alt=\"Scientists: 4-Week Magnesium Supplementation Increased Testosterone Levels\" class=\"wp-image-749118\" title=\"Scientists: 4-Week Magnesium Supplementation Increased Testosterone Levels \" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hr_dario-matic_05_2025_14-1124x843.jpeg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hr_dario-matic_05_2025_14-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hr_dario-matic_05_2025_14-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hr_dario-matic_05_2025_14-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Surprising results of the relationship between testosterone and magnesium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After a month of measurements, scientists came to clear conclusions that will please not only athletes but also ordinary men:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Testosterone growth in all:<\/strong> Both free and total testosterone levels increased in both groups that took magnesium (athletes and non-athletes).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Synergy with movement:<\/strong> The most significant increase was observed in group no. 2 \u2013 those who combined training with magnesium supplementation. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performance:<\/strong> The increase in testosterone was most visible in a state of exhaustion (after training), suggesting that magnesium helps the body better cope with the stress of physical exertion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key finding:<\/strong> magnesium was able to <strong>increase testosterone even in men who did not exercise.<\/strong> However, in combination with intense training, it acted as a powerful catalyst that maximised the body&#8217;s anabolic response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/iStock-1010019130-1124x750.jpg\" alt=\"Surprising results of the relationship between testosterone and magnesium\" class=\"wp-image-749119\" title=\"Surprising results of the relationship between testosterone and magnesium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/iStock-1010019130-1124x750.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/iStock-1010019130-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/iStock-1010019130.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_it_work\"><\/span>Why does it work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To understand how a mineral can affect a hormone, we need to delve a little deeper into biochemistry. But don&#8217;t worry, we won&#8217;t be going through the periodic table or stressing over school lessons. We will be primarily interested in the easily memorable term sex hormone-binding globulin or <strong>SHBG<\/strong> (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin). This is where the most interesting battle for your male strength takes place.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Many men focus only on total testosterone. However, that is only one side of the coin. You can have a huge amount of testosterone in your body, but if your body cannot use it, it is useless to you. Imagine SHBG as <strong>handcuffs<\/strong> circulating in your blood. These handcuffs have only one task \u2013 to catch a testosterone molecule and firmly lock it up. But what happens to such testosterone?     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"style\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link data-no-optimize=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <h2>\n        You might be interested in these products:    <\/h2>\n\n    <div data-app=\"recommended\" data-products=\"29401,65044,37915,28281,69676,29945,93832,96091,105130,49282,58321,109882,110314,106726,105649,105259\" ><\/div>\n\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\"><\/script>\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bound vs. Free Testosterone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bound testosterone:<\/strong> is biologically inactive. It floats in the blood but cannot bind to androgen receptors in the muscles. In such a case, it is unusable for building muscle mass.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Free testosterone:<\/strong> is exactly the ace you want. It is not restricted by imaginary handcuffs, it can freely enter cells and initiate the process of growth and regeneration. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And this is where magnesium comes into play, which has the ability to bind to SHBG. When there is enough magnesium in the blood, this mineral &#8220;sacrifices&#8221; itself for testosterone and allows itself to be bound instead. By occupying a place in the &#8220;handcuffs&#8221; (SHBG), your body has more free testosterone. The result is the same total hormone level, but much higher <strong>bioavailability<\/strong> for your muscles and performance. And that&#8217;s what you want, isn&#8217;t it?     <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[2]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/80f3b6ac-7c2c-43a8-97aa-597cab617ad8-1124x632.jpeg\" alt=\"Bound vs. Free Testosterone\" class=\"wp-image-749120\" title=\"Bound vs. Free Testosterone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/80f3b6ac-7c2c-43a8-97aa-597cab617ad8-1124x632.jpeg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/80f3b6ac-7c2c-43a8-97aa-597cab617ad8-400x225.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/80f3b6ac-7c2c-43a8-97aa-597cab617ad8.jpeg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_is_magnesium_a_miraculous_testosterone_booster\"><\/span>So, is magnesium a miraculous testosterone booster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although scientific knowledge may seem like the holy grail for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/ako-nabrat-svaly-sprievodca-treningom-stravou-a-regeneraciou-s-jakubom-enzlom\/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1765793700535944&amp;usg=AOvVaw3J5EsGD89cRkHPyJ5y6nL8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">muscle gain<\/a> at first glance, it is necessary to read between the lines. To avoid oversimplifying the issue, we must ask a critical question:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the relationship between magnesium and testosterone based on? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Two essential things are important in this case:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">1. Baseline level factor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Many ordinary people, and especially active athletes, suffer from subclinical magnesium deficiency. If the study participants had low magnesium levels at the beginning, supplementation only <strong>removed the brake<\/strong> that kept their testosterone in check. It&#8217;s like a sports car with insufficient oil \u2013 the engine struggles, overheats, and cannot deliver its maximum performance. When the oil is topped up, everything runs smoothly again. On the other hand, this does not mean that the more oil you add to the car, the more the engine&#8217;s performance will increase. The same applies to our body and magnesium.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">2. Extreme dosage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The study participants took <strong>10 mg of magnesium per 1 kg of body weight<\/strong>. For a 90-kilogram man, this means 900 mg of magnesium daily, which is more than double the usual recommended daily dose (approx. 300\u2013400 mg). Such high doses suggest that scientists wanted to aggressively saturate cells with magnesium to demonstrate the effect. In everyday life, however, they should not be tried. Although magnesium overdose is rare in healthy people (the kidneys excrete the excess), high doses of poor-quality forms can cause undesirable side effects. The most common are diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Magnesium simply does not work like a steroid that would push you beyond your genetic limits. Its strength lies in <strong>optimisation<\/strong>, and given that many people are deficient in magnesium, <strong>for most men, magnesium supplementation will lead to a real and noticeable improvement in their hormonal profile.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For which groups of men does magnesium supplementation make the most sense?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Magnesium can make sense in connection with testosterone, mainly for two specific groups of men:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">1. Athletes and manual labourers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Because physical exertion is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it stimulates muscle growth, on the other hand, it enormously depletes our mineral reserves. Athletes lose and consume a significant amount of magnesium through <strong>sweating and muscle work<\/strong>. For this group, supplementation is crucial. Not for artificial increase, but rather for <strong>maintaining<\/strong> high testosterone levels. If the body lacks fuel in the form of any important substance, it switches to economy mode and suppresses the production of anabolic hormones.      <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[3]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">2. Men with poor sleep quality<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Because lack of sleep is the biggest killer of testosterone (it increases the stress hormone cortisol, which competes with testosterone). Magnesium is known for its ability to calm the nervous system and improve sleep quality. The equation here is simple: <strong>more magnesium \u2192 deeper sleep \u2192 better night regeneration of the hormonal system.<\/strong><sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[4\u20135]<\/mark><\/sup>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"1124\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cz_immanuel_adenubi_082024_01-749x1124.jpg\" alt=\"For whom does magnesium supplementation make sense in connection with testosterone?\" class=\"wp-image-749121\" title=\"For whom does magnesium supplementation make sense in connection with testosterone?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cz_immanuel_adenubi_082024_01-749x1124.jpg 749w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cz_immanuel_adenubi_082024_01-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cz_immanuel_adenubi_082024_01-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cz_immanuel_adenubi_082024_01-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cz_immanuel_adenubi_082024_01-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_at_risk_of_testosterone_deficiency\"><\/span>Who is at risk of testosterone deficiency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Risk groups of people who are at risk of testosterone deficiency include <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[6]<\/mark><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>older men,<\/strong> because after the age of 30 to 40, testosterone levels in men begin to decline at an average rate of 1% to 2% per year <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[7]<\/mark><\/sup>  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>individuals who are overweight or obese,<\/strong> because adipose tissue, especially in the abdominal area, produces the enzyme aromatase, which directly converts testosterone to estrogen. This mechanism literally robs a man of his strength and triggers a vicious circle \u2192 low testosterone leads to fat storage, and more fat leads to even lower testosterone.  <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[8]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>men with lower levels of physical activity,<\/strong> because their body has no reason to waste energy on maintaining high levels of anabolic hormones. Studies show that increased physical activity (especially strength training) directly correlates with increased testosterone levels, while a sedentary lifestyle suppresses it.  <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[9]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>people with a low intake of nuts and green leafy vegetables,<\/strong> because they are rich in magnesium, also thanks to chlorophyll. In the common modern diet, often full of <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/7-tips-on-how-to-reduce-highly-processed-foods-in-your-diet-and-eat-healthier\/\"><strong>highly industrially processed foods<\/strong><\/a>, magnesium is woefully scarce. <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[10]<\/mark><\/sup> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>alcohol consumers,<\/strong> because alcohol is one of the biggest enemies of magnesium reserves. It acts as a diuretic that directly blocks the reabsorption of magnesium in the kidneys. This means that instead of the body saving magnesium, alcohol forces it to be excreted in the urine.   <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[11]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>people with high levels of stress,<\/strong> which increases cortisol, and that lowers testosterone. Magnesium, in this case, acts as a counterweight to stress -> it lowers cortisol, and thus protects testosterone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_I_have_a_magnesium_deficiency\"><\/span>How do I know if I have a magnesium deficiency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Estimates suggest that a significant portion of the population has insufficient magnesium in their diet. There are also large differences between countries <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[15]<\/mark><\/sup>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Italy:<\/strong> average intake is alarmingly low, only around <strong>208 mg\/day<\/strong> (well below the norm).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>France:<\/strong> <strong>77% of men<\/strong> and <strong>72% of women<\/strong> have a lower magnesium intake than the recommended daily allowance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Germany:<\/strong> men consume an average of <strong>353 mg<\/strong>, women <strong>288 mg<\/strong> (German men are relatively well off, women are just below the norm).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Great Britain:<\/strong> research shows that the average intake in young adults (19\u201324 years) is often only around <strong>220\u2013250 mg<\/strong>, which is a significant deficit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One solution is testing, but your body is also a good indicator, often showing magnesium deficiency. How? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Physical manifestations of magnesium deficiency include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Muscle twitching and cramps:<\/strong> classic eye twitch or muscle cramps (especially at night or after training).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chronic fatigue and weakness:<\/strong> because magnesium is key for ATP (energy) production, and without it, you&#8217;re essentially running at half power.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mental discomfort<\/strong> or, in other words, a short fuse, manifesting as irritability, anxiety, and inability to cope with stress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sleep problems:<\/strong> when you can&#8217;t switch off your mind in the evening or wake up frequently. <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[12]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_magnesium_is_best\"><\/span>Which magnesium is best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding sources, the diet and foods rich in magnesium certainly remain the basis in this regard, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Food<\/th><th>Magnesium content per 100 g<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/cashew-nuts-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cashew nuts<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/cashew-butter-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cashew butter<\/a><\/td><td>292 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/almonds-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Almonds<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/100-almond-butter-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">almond butter<\/a><\/td><td>270 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/fitcheat-protein-chocolate-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dark chocolate<\/a><\/td><td>228 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-quinoa-vanavita.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quinoa<\/a><\/td><td>197 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-quinoa-vanavita.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oatmeal<\/a><\/td><td>177 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-black-beans-ready-to-eat-vanavita.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beans<\/a><\/td><td>171 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/peanuts-unroasted-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peanuts<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/100-peanut-butter-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">peanut butter<\/a><\/td><td>168 mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you are concerned that your diet is not sufficiently varied and rich in the mentioned foods, <strong>supplements will also be a great help.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Magnesium supplements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/magnesium\/capsuled\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>capsules<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 a comfortable form that is easy to swallow and effectively masks the natural, often bitter taste of magnesium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/magnesium\/tableted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>tablets<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 an alternative to capsules, often containing a high dose of magnesium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/magnesium\/powdered?filter=out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>powders<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 a well-soluble form that also allows flexible dosing and is often a great choice for people with problems swallowing solid forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/magnesium-chelate-b6-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>effervescent magnesium<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 soluble tablets with a refreshing taste that also help maintain fluid intake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/micro-magnesium-chelate-b6-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>microcapsules<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 a special form (also known as sustained-release capsules) that excels in its gradual and more effective absorption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/magnesium\/liquid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>liquid (shots)<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 a liquid RTD form for your pocket, ready for immediate use without the need for drinking, which you will appreciate, for example, when travelling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Single-ingredient vs. complex magnesium<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>single-ingredient (containing only magnesium)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>multi-ingredient (magnesium enriched with other substances for a specific purpose), such as <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/magnesium-b6-complex-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>magnesium B6 forte<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/zmb6-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ZMB<\/strong><\/a>, which contains a synergistic combination of magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B6. The combination of magnesium and zinc is important for testosterone production. You can read more about this combination in the article <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/zma-and-zmb-more-than-minerals-that-will-improve-your-results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ZMA and ZMB Support Healthy Testosterone Levels and Sleep. What Other Benefits Can They Provide?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Absorbability (chemical bonds)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Organic forms:<\/strong> excellent absorbability and gentleness on digestion. These include chelated bonds, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/chelated-magnesium-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>bisglycinate<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/magnesium-malate-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>malate<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/liposomal-magnesium-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>liposomal magnesium<\/strong><\/a>, magnesium <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/magtein-magnesium-l-threonate-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>threonate<\/strong><\/a> or citrate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inorganic forms:<\/strong> poor absorbability. Typically oxides, carbonates, sulfates, or phosphates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of price\/performance ratio, <strong>magnesium in chelated form is the best choice,<\/strong> such as <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/chelated-magnesium-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">magnesium bisglycinate.<\/a> If you want to learn more about magnesium and testosterone, be sure to check out our articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/magnesium-affects-your-health-and-muscle-mass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cramps, Fatigue, Irritability or Sleep. What Else Does Magnesium Affect?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/why-is-magnesium-so-important-for-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How Does Magnesium Affect Sports Performance, Muscle Growth and Sleep?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/10-symptoms-of-testosterone-deficiency-what-causes-it-and-how-to-treat-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>10 Symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency \u2013 What Causes It and How to Treat It?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-do-testosterone-and-progesterone-affect-weight-loss-and-muscle-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Testosterone, Estrogen and Progesterone: How Do They Impact Weight Loss and Muscle Growth?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/what-is-turkesterone-how-does-it-work-and-can-it-really-boost-testosterone-levels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>What Is Turkesterone, How Does It Work and Can It Really Boost Testosterone Levels?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"Ecdysterone: Its Effect on Muscle Growth, Strength and Testosterone Levels\">Ecdysterone and its effect on muscle mass growth, strength, and testosterone levels<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_magnesium_to_take_daily\"><\/span>How much magnesium to take daily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An average adult should consume approximately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>300 mg of magnesium daily (EFSA)<\/strong> <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[13]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>310 mg for women and 400 mg for men (DACH)<\/strong> <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[14]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>during intense physical activity, the body&#8217;s magnesium requirements may increase by 10 \u2013 20% <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[17]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_take_magnesium_morning_or_evening\"><\/span>When to take magnesium: morning or evening?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The specific time of day for magnesium intake does not matter. It is important to meet the <strong>total daily intake.<\/strong> Typically, however, magnesium malate is recommended to be taken in the morning or before training, and bisglycinate in the afternoon or before bedtime. And how long should magnesium be taken? Since it is involved in hundreds of processes and the body consumes it practically constantly, <strong>long-term use without breaks is suitable for active people.<\/strong>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If we were to summarise the entire issue of the relationship between magnesium and testosterone in one sentence, it would be: <strong>Magnesium is not a magic steroid, but it is an essential oil for your testosterone engine, which does not function optimally without it. <\/strong>While swallowing one magnesium capsule won&#8217;t turn you into the Hulk, science has clearly shown us that this mineral is one of the most underestimated tools for hormone optimisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Therefore, from this article, you should remember 3 key things:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It acts as a key to freedom:<\/strong> Your body may produce enough testosterone, but if it&#8217;s bound by the SHBG protein, it won&#8217;t help your muscles. Magnesium can &#8220;unlock&#8221; these bonds and increase the level of usable (free) hormone. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It&#8217;s a safety net for athletes:<\/strong> If you exercise, sweat, or live under stress, you lose magnesium at lightning speed. Supplementing it will get you back in the game and prevent the body from shutting down hormone production in crisis mode. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quality triumphs over quantity:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t try to consume extreme doses like in studies. Focus on long-term consistency. Include nuts and <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-pumpkin-seeds-vanavita.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>seeds<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/one-minute-oats-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>oats<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/90-dark-chocolate-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>dark chocolate<\/strong><\/a> or quality supplements (<a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/chelated-magnesium-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>bisglycinates<\/strong><\/a>) in your diet and ensure <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-sleep-and-how-it-affects-health-and-muscle-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>optimal sleep<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Magnesium may not be the only key to male strength, but it is <strong>a solid foundation upon which everything else stands. <\/strong>Without it, even the best training plan and genetics may not be enough <strong>to reach your maximum potential.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/magnesium\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"category-button\">\n\t<span class=\"label\">\n\t\tMagnesium\t<\/span>\n\t<svg class=\"icon-cart\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#icon-cart\"><\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/pre-workout-and-testosterone-support-supplements\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"category-button\">\n\t<span class=\"label\">\n\t\tPre Workout and Testosterone Support Supplements\t<\/span>\n\t<svg class=\"icon-cart\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#icon-cart\"><\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most men take magnesium only for calming or against cramps. However, science has revealed its connection to testosterone. So, is it a natural anabolic agent, or does it just fix what&#8217;s broken? 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