Your magnesium routine doesn’t have to end at the supplement shelf. 

For some athletes, oral magnesium comes with an unwelcome extra: digestive discomfort. Depending on the form and dose, supplements can cause diarrhea, nausea or abdominal cramping.

Oral magnesium absorption varies by formula and dose. Topical magnesium offers a different approach: direct application to the areas you want to target for recovery.