Methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of muscle cramps and improving muscular strength in athletes

摘要

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention and/or treatment of exercise-induced muscle cramps, stiffness, pain or spasms, using magnesium gluconate alone or in combination with one or more antioxidants or conventional pharmacologic therapy. The invention also relates to inhibition of production of oxygenated molecules, oxygen free radicals and lipid peroxidation.