Bath Salts May Not Be Magic for Muscle Recovery, Hot Water Is Key
An avid runner explored the potential of magnesium glycinate for muscle recovery during intense training. The author, aiming to prepare for a multi-day event, tested two brands over four weeks, taking 10 baths in total. Control baths without magnesium glycinate were also taken to compare effects.
The author found that a hot bath, with or without magnesium glycinate, felt more beneficial for muscle recovery than stretching or using a massage gun. The warmth of the water seemed to play a bigger role than the magnesium glycinate itself. Magnesium, a key ingredient in magnesium glycinate, can boost magnesium levels if deficient, but its absorption is limited if levels are already high from a healthy diet. The author's legs felt fresher and less tight the next day after using magnesium glycinate, but the effect couldn't be solely attributed to the magnesium glycinate.
Magnesium can be absorbed into the body via hair follicles and sweat glands. It aids various bodily functions, including muscle contraction and relaxation, maintaining blood pressure and energy levels, and easing cramps. The author also noted that the enhanced sensory experience of a relaxing bath with aromatic scents helped with mental recovery.
The author's experiment suggests that while magnesium glycinate may offer some benefits, the temperature of the water is likely the primary factor aiding muscle recovery. The relaxing atmosphere of a hot bath, with or without magnesium glycinate, can contribute to both physical and mental recovery during intense training.
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