Magnesium appears in almost every corner of the supplement industry. It is marketed for: muscle function, exercise recovery, sleep, stress, energy production, cramps, and general wellness. Some of those claims are grounded in magnesium’s real nutritional roles. Others go much further than the evidence allows. Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in hundreds of biochemical … Read more
ZMA has been part of sports nutrition for years, particularly among people who lift weights, train intensely or want a simple way to combine zinc and magnesium. The basic formula is straightforward: zinc + magnesium + vitamin B6. These are all essential nutrients with legitimate roles in normal muscle function, energy metabolism, protein synthesis and … Read more
Vitamin D may be called the “sunshine vitamin,” but getting enough of it is not always as simple as spending more time outside—particularly for people living in Canada. Vitamin D contributes to normal calcium absorption and plays an important role in maintaining healthy bones and teeth. It is also involved in normal muscle function, making … Read more
Protein powder, creatine and pre-workout usually get most of the attention in sports nutrition. But good performance also depends on something much more basic: getting enough essential vitamins and minerals. Vitamin D, zinc and magnesium all contribute to normal physiological functions that matter to active adults. They are involved in areas such as normal muscle … Read more