Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
Adverse effects | |||||
RCT Crossover design |
45 people with at least 6 cramps during the previous month In review |
Diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting
11% with magnesium 10% with placebo |
Significance not assessed |
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RCT Crossover design |
68 people with at least 2 leg cramps per week for 3 months In review |
Diarrhoea
30% with magnesium 17% with placebo Absolute numbers not reported |
P = 0.1 |
Not significant | |
Systematic review |
People with cramps |
Adverse effects
with magnesium with placebo |
Significance not assessed |