Can a lack of magnesium cause joint pain?
The short answer? Yes, absolutely.
Most people think of magnesium in terms of muscle cramps, tension, or bone health—but magnesium also plays a major role in joint health. One key reason is that magnesium helps maintain healthy joint cartilage. Without enough magnesium, your body can’t properly support or repair this cartilage, which can lead to discomfort or stiffness in the joints.
Magnesium is involved in hundreds of your body’s biochemical reactions. So when your magnesium levels are low, a lot can go sideways—including your joints. Joint pain may also stem from bone stress or excess calcium buildup. When calcium isn’t properly directed (because you're low on key cofactors), it can accumulate in places like your brain, arteries, kidneys—and yes, your joints—causing pain and inflammation.
To help your body manage calcium correctly, we always recommend pairing magnesium with vitamin D3 and K2. These nutrients act like traffic controllers, guiding calcium to where it's needed—your bones and teeth—and away from where it’s not.
We’ve received several testimonials from customers who found relief from joint pain after using our MAG365 BF. This product delivers a therapeutic dose of magnesium plus vitamin D3, K2, zinc, boron, and potassium—nutrients that support both bone density and joint mobility.
If you're looking for a simpler option, try our MAG365 Ionic Magnesium Powder (our best-seller in Canadian health stores) or PrizMAG Magnesium Bisglycinate Capsules, which are gentle on digestion and highly absorbable.
Magnesium is vital for the skeletal system—bones, joints, and muscles alike. In fact, studies have shown that low magnesium is linked to greater knee pain, particularly in people with osteoarthritis.
So if you’re dealing with stiff or painful joints, magnesium might be the missing link. You can find our products in health stores across Canada or order directly from our website at the links below.
Thanks for listening—and take care of those joints!