Magnesium Glycinate Muscle Cramps Randomized Trial Evidence Table

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Magnesium Glycinate Muscle Cramps Randomized TrialTemporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are among the most common causes of chronic orofacial pain, with myalgia of the masticatory muscles being a major.Patients frequently present with persistent aching pain, muscle tenderness, and restricted jaw function, all of which significantly impair quality of life.While existing treatments are mainly symptomatic,emerging evidence suggests a role for electrolyte modulation.1Patil Shankargouda (2026)The Role of Electrolytes in Muscle Pain Syndromes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Implications for Temporomandibular Disorder
Magnesium Glycinate Muscle Cramps Randomized TrialNotably, a recent randomized controlled trial demonstrated that local magnesium sulphate injection into the masseter muscle significantly reduced pain intensity and improved function in TMD myalgia, providing a direct clinical link between electrolyte biology and orofacial pain.This observation highlights the potential for broader exploration of electrolyte-based interventions in TMD.1Patil Shankargouda (2026)The Role of Electrolytes in Muscle Pain Syndromes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Implications for Temporomandibular Disorder
Magnesium Glycinate Muscle Cramps Randomized TrialMuscle cramps – whether idiopathic nocturnal, pregnancy-associated, or exercise-induced – arise from abnormal neuromuscular excitability,impaired ion-channel regulation,and nociceptor sensitization.These same processes are also implicated in TMD myalgia,suggesting that insights from cramp interventions may inform novel strategies for managing orofacial muscle pain.1Patil Shankargouda (2026)The Role of Electrolytes in Muscle Pain Syndromes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Implications for Temporomandibular Disorder
Magnesium Glycinate Muscle Cramps Randomized TrialAccumulating evidence indicates that magnesium regulates bone metabolism through multiple signaling pathways, including PI3K/Akt, OPG/RANKL/RANK, TRPM, etc.3Sheng Shaoying (2026)Application and translational research of magnesium in nursing care of orthopedic diseases: from mechanism to clinical translation
Magnesium Glycinate Muscle Cramps Randomized TrialDysregulated magnesium metabolism has been associated with osteoporosis, impaired fracture healing, and other skeletal disorders ().3Sheng Shaoying (2026)Application and translational research of magnesium in nursing care of orthopedic diseases: from mechanism to clinical translation
Magnesium Glycinate Muscle Cramps Randomized TrialA central graphic links magnesium to its effects: pathologies and therapeutics, biomaterials applications with biodegradable magnesium implants promoting bone regeneration, and clinical or nursing applications such as supplementation, improved bone health, postoperative care, and pain management.3Sheng Shaoying (2026)Application and translational research of magnesium in nursing care of orthopedic diseases: from mechanism to clinical translation
Magnesium Glycinate Muscle Cramps Randomized TrialJallot, et al., 2005 Xia, et al., 2025 Magnesium is the fourth most abundant cation in human body and plays a crucial role in maintaining physiological homeostasis.3Sheng Shaoying (2026)Application and translational research of magnesium in nursing care of orthopedic diseases: from mechanism to clinical translation
topicMagnesium Glycinate Muscle Cramps Randomized Trial
claimTemporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are among the most common causes of chronic orofacial pain, with myalgia of the masticatory muscles being a major.Patients frequently present with persistent aching pain, muscle tenderness, and restricted jaw function, all of which significantly impair quality of life.While existing treatments are mainly symptomatic,emerging evidence suggests a role for electrolyte modulation.
evidence level1
citationPatil Shankargouda (2026)
sourceThe Role of Electrolytes in Muscle Pain Syndromes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Implications for Temporomandibular Disorder
topicMagnesium Glycinate Muscle Cramps Randomized Trial
claimNotably, a recent randomized controlled trial demonstrated that local magnesium sulphate injection into the masseter muscle significantly reduced pain intensity and improved function in TMD myalgia, providing a direct clinical link between electrolyte biology and orofacial pain.This observation highlights the potential for broader exploration of electrolyte-based interventions in TMD.
evidence level1
citationPatil Shankargouda (2026)
sourceThe Role of Electrolytes in Muscle Pain Syndromes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Implications for Temporomandibular Disorder
topicMagnesium Glycinate Muscle Cramps Randomized Trial
claimMuscle cramps – whether idiopathic nocturnal, pregnancy-associated, or exercise-induced – arise from abnormal neuromuscular excitability,impaired ion-channel regulation,and nociceptor sensitization.These same processes are also implicated in TMD myalgia,suggesting that insights from cramp interventions may inform novel strategies for managing orofacial muscle pain.
evidence level1
citationPatil Shankargouda (2026)
sourceThe Role of Electrolytes in Muscle Pain Syndromes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Implications for Temporomandibular Disorder
topicMagnesium Glycinate Muscle Cramps Randomized Trial
claimAccumulating evidence indicates that magnesium regulates bone metabolism through multiple signaling pathways, including PI3K/Akt, OPG/RANKL/RANK, TRPM, etc.
evidence level3
citationSheng Shaoying (2026)
sourceApplication and translational research of magnesium in nursing care of orthopedic diseases: from mechanism to clinical translation
topicMagnesium Glycinate Muscle Cramps Randomized Trial
claimDysregulated magnesium metabolism has been associated with osteoporosis, impaired fracture healing, and other skeletal disorders ().
evidence level3
citationSheng Shaoying (2026)
sourceApplication and translational research of magnesium in nursing care of orthopedic diseases: from mechanism to clinical translation
topicMagnesium Glycinate Muscle Cramps Randomized Trial
claimA central graphic links magnesium to its effects: pathologies and therapeutics, biomaterials applications with biodegradable magnesium implants promoting bone regeneration, and clinical or nursing applications such as supplementation, improved bone health, postoperative care, and pain management.
evidence level3
citationSheng Shaoying (2026)
sourceApplication and translational research of magnesium in nursing care of orthopedic diseases: from mechanism to clinical translation
topicMagnesium Glycinate Muscle Cramps Randomized Trial
claimJallot, et al., 2005 Xia, et al., 2025 Magnesium is the fourth most abundant cation in human body and plays a crucial role in maintaining physiological homeostasis.
evidence level3
citationSheng Shaoying (2026)
sourceApplication and translational research of magnesium in nursing care of orthopedic diseases: from mechanism to clinical translation

Source documents

  1. The Role of Electrolytes in Muscle Pain Syndromes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Implications for Temporomandibular Disorder
  2. Application and translational research of magnesium in nursing care of orthopedic diseases: from mechanism to clinical translation