Magnesium plays an essential role in more than 300 essential biochemical processes. Muscle contraction and relaxation, energy production, nerve function, cardiac activity, blood pressure regulation, hormonal interactions, immunity, bone health; and the synthesis of proteins, fats and nucleic acids – all require magnesium.For athletes, magnesium plays a vital role in glycolysis and creatine phosphate production for healthy muscle function.

For athletes, the requirement for magnesium may rise in parallel to increased training loads.Magnesium activates enzymes known as ATPases, which in turn are needed to generate ATP (adenosine triphosphate). When ATP is broken down, energy is released for muscle contraction. When intensity is high, or workouts are long and arduous, ATP needs to be synthesised quickly. A deficiency in magnesium can then slow or limit energy production – not great news for a hard working athlete. As a result, fatigue, lethargy, a reduction in power, and muscle twitches or even cramps can hinder athletic progress.

Magnesium is not produced by the body, so it needs to be ingested daily. The best sources of magnesium rich foods include; spinach, cocoa, black beans, avocado, pumpkin seeds, almonds, whole grains.

Magnesium enhances the body’s adaptation to stress and also supports nervous system health, aiding your ability to wind down at night time.TRIPLE MAGNESIUM was developed with the highly absorbable magnesium glycinate dihydrate, bound with the amino acid, glycine. Glycine works synergistically alongside many neurotransmitters – like GABA – to promote and help relieve sleeplessness.

If you are highly active and sweating often, magnesium intake is very important.Exercise may also cause magnesium levels to be depleted through losses in sweat, urine and alterations in blood levels through intense physical activity, meaning athletes will have higher daily magnesium requirements than sedentary individuals.Around 350-400mg is the standard recommended amount.

If you supplement with magnesium, it’s worth investing in a quality one. Magnesium supplements include both inorganic and organic compounds – and some are more bioavailable than others – meaning they are better absorbed and utilised by the body.