Magnesium deficiency is a common problem in those who eat the typical Western diet because the diet is depleted in the main sources of magnesium, which are whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Further, magnesium depleted soils exacerbate the problem. One of the consequences of low magnesium intake may be a reduction in the optimal production of testosterone, and supplementation with magnesium may improve testosterone levels in those with a deficiency. For example, in one study, athletes who were administered 4 weeks of magnesium supplements in the form of magnesium sulphate showed significant increases in the levels of free and total testosterone. The amount they consumed was 10 mg per kg of body weight which equates to around 800 mg for a typical 80 kg male. Optimising magnesium intakes may therefore confer significant health benefits to those whose diet is depleted in magnesium. Optimising intakes through the diet also likely confers significant improvements in testosterone levels.
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