No Effect of Topical Application of a Commercial Magnesium Gel on Exercise Recovery in Active Individuals.

Oral magnesium supplementation can reduce muscle soreness and muscle damage markers after unaccustomed exercise. However, the effectiveness of topical magnesium applications remains unclear. This randomized, double-blind, parallel-design study investigated whether a commercial magnesium gel could reduce the perception of muscle soreness and muscle damage markers following an acute bout of unaccustomed exercise. Healthy active participants (n = …