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April 1, 2025 22 mins

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

Learn more about magnesium and precision genetic nutrition in our Longevity Program at theenduranceedge.com/longevity or join our upcoming Fueling and Hydration Bootcamp by getting on the waitlist at theenduranceedge.com/fuelingbootcamp.

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