Age associated decline in anabolic hormones, such as testosterone and IGF-1, is a strong predictor of metabolic syndrome, diabetes and mortality in older men. Research has suggested that magnesium intake affects levels of both hormones.
A study sought to investigate the relationship between magnesium and anabolic hormones in men has not been investigated. Researchers evaluated close to 400 men, and found that magnesium was positively associated with total testosterone and total IGF-1 levels.
According to the study, as reported by Green Med Info:
“In a cohort of older men, magnesium levels are strongly and independently associated with the anabolic hormones testosterone and IGF-1.”