Magnesium Supplementation on Body Composition

NCT06703099 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2024-432-NSU
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 12
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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

Keywords

body composition; magnesium; lean body mass; InBody; Active; Pilot study

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Body Composition - BMI

  Using the InBody 270, height and weight will be combined to report BMI (kg/m2)

  8 weeks

• Body Composition - Weight

  Using the InBody 270, weight will be reported in pounds (lb)

  8 weeks

• Body Composition - LBM

  Using the InBody 270, lean body mass (LBM) will be reported in pounds (lb)

  8 weeks

• Body Composition - BFM

  Using the InBody 270, body fat mass (BFM) will be reported in pounds (lb)

  8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Dietary Intake

  8 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Magnesium Supplementation

EXPERIMENTAL

Life Extension® Extend Release Magnesium 250 mg/day of oral magnesium in capsule form to be taken once a day at breakfast/morning.

Dietary Supplement: Magnesium Supplementation

Interventions

Magnesium Supplementation DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Life Extension® Extend Release Magnesium 250 mg/day of oral magnesium in capsule form to be taken once a day at breakfast/morning over 8 weeks.

Magnesium Supplementation

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Nova Southeastern University: lead
• Life Extension Foundation Inc.: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Nova Southeastern University HPD Annex Building

Davie, Florida, 33328, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

• Madison M Doten, BS

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 10, 2024
• First Posted: November 25, 2024
• Study Start: September 25, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 20, 2025
• Study Completion: April 27, 2025
• Last Updated: June 6, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)