title: The effect of magnesium supplementation on glucose and insulin levels of tae-kwan-do sportsmen and sedentary subjects.
abstract: This study was performed to determine how the magnesium supplementation for a 4-week period affects the glucose and insulin levels at rest and at exhaustion in sportsmen. This is a 4 week study performed on 30 healthy male subjects varying between 18-22 ages. Subjects were separated into 3 groups. 1st group; group supplemented with magnesium, 2nd group; Magnesium supplementations exercise group, 3rd group; training group. Glucose and insulin parameters of the groups were measured 4 times; at rest and exhaustion in the beginning of the research and at rest and exhaustion after the end of 4 weeks application period. Glucose levels in exhaustion measurements both before and after the supplementation significantly increased compared to resting levels (p<0.05). Significant difference was determined in the glucose values of 1st and 2nd groups supplemented with magnesium in comparison to their first measurements (p<0.05). Insulin values a decrease in all of the 3 groups occurred with exercise both before and after the supplementation (p<0.05). Magnesium supplementation has an important effect on glucose levels whereas it has no effect on insulin levels.
authors.affiliation: Selcuk University, High School of Physical Education and Sport, Karaman, Turkey.
authors.forename: Vedat
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Cinar
authors.forename: Yahya
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Polat
authors.forename: Rasim
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mogulkoc
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nizamlioglu
authors.forename: Abdulkerim Kasim
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Baltaci
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000187:drug effects*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000097:blood*; D008278:Magnesium Sulfate / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male; D016139:Martial Arts; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D007328:Insulin; D008278:Magnesium Sulfate