Magnesium: The Essential Mineral You're Probably Missing

Join Chris Newport, functional sports nutritionist, to discuss magnesium. It's a critical mineral involved in over 300 biochemical reactions, yet 50-60% of both the general population and endurance athletes fail to consume adequate amounts through diet alone.

Here's what we review:

• What percentage of people actually get the RDA for magnesium
• How endurance training decreases magnesium levels in red blood cells
• Why heavy sweaters may need to increase magnesium intake
• Common food sources
• Different types of magnesium supplements offer varying benefits, including oxide, citrate, glycinate, malate, l-threonate and more
• Benefits of magnesium, like improved sleep, reduced muscle cramps, decreased inflammation, better cardiovascular health, and mood enhancement
• Why starting with a certain dose is important

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Chapters

• 0:51 Welcome and Introduction
• 3:37 Magnesium Basics and Dietary Sources
• 5:41 Endurance Training's Impact on Magnesium
• 6:50 Health Benefits of Magnesium
• 10:22 Types of Magnesium Supplements
• 17:07 Magnesium in Longevity and Bootcamp Programs
• 22:04 Closing Thoughts and Program Information