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This is probably one of the most beneficial supplements you can get as a bodybuilder. Ask any pro they will tell you. Look it up. With all of the heavy lifting and protein consumption this is the #1 reason bodybuilders take this inexpensive effective combo. Surprised it doesn't get more talk on here.
Magnesium takes the number one spot not only because it has a theoretical mechanism of action (a plausible way it can help bodybuilders) but also due to recent studies identifying the performance enhancing benefits of magnesium supplementation.
Magnesium's role in bodybuilding revolves around energy production and protein synthesis. Studies on many different types of athletes have revealed excessive magnesium losses in sweat. Unfortunately, bodybuilders probably don't make up for these losses in their diets, as many food high in magnesium (nuts, legumes, etc) do not typically top a bodybuilder's grocery list.
Brilla and Haley from Western Washington University in Bellingham recently published the results of a research study in which magnesium supplemented lifters exerted greater quadriceps force that unsupplemented lifters. Considering magnesium's role in bodybuilding, factors leading to a possible suboptimal magnesium status in athletes and results of research such as this, it's not hard to see why so many sports nutrition specialists working with strength / power athletes are excited about magnesium's potential.
2. Calcium
The most abundant mineral in the body, Calcium is the second most important mineral for bodybuilders. There are several reasons for this.
Bodybuilders may have difficulty maintaining the needed 1:1 calcium to phosphorus ratio. First, many lifters try to avoid dairy products (containing calcium) because of a relatively unfounded fear that they will 'smooth them out'. Second, a typical bodybuilding diet is high in protein, meaning that it's also high in phosphorus (further throwing off this ratio) and causes excess amounts of calcium to be excreted in urine.
Calcium is the primary mineral involved in muscular contraction (ever head of calcium ions in the 'sliding filament theory of muscular contraction'?)
The structural stress from weight training requires a steady supply of calcium to maintain high bone density.
Female athletes need to be especially careful of their dietary calcium intake, as low estrogen levels can contribute to decreased calcium absorption and increased calcium loss. Also, keep in mind that Vitamin D help with calcium absorption, making vitamin D fortified dairy products a good source of this mineral.
One word of caution. Minerals are critical for peak performance. However, overdosing on one or all of these elements can spell disaster. Too much of one mineral can cause a functional imbalance of another mineral or cause negative side effects without the original benefits. Too much zinc, for example, can lead to problems with lowered HDL levels (the 'good' cholesterol). The bottom line is to make sure you get what you need and not to megadose.
Remember, minerals may be more important for athletes than many of the nutrients that provide calories precisely because of their often unique physiological functions. In particular, these 10 minerals may prove especially critical for bodybuilders because of their nutritional status for athletes and their roles in growth, energy production and muscular contraction. Don't brush off these critical dietary components. After all, it's the little things that count.
if someone could be so kind to post the video on Greatbeyond74 channel on youtube about the calcium magnesium much appreciated. I have learned alot from this channel.
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did you get the great beyond name from land before time?
[QUOTE=bethbafalmer;930159413]if someone could be so kind to post the video on Greatbeyond74 channel on youtube about the calcium magnesium much appreciated. I have learned alot from this channel.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=gashcader;930161163][youtube]8-R81-_g7Uk&feature=plcp[/youtube][/QUOTE]
Stupid.
^^^^^ Hardly stupid. it's supplements for big boys. No fruit punch cocktail or false promises here son.
[QUOTE=gashcader;930162503]did you get the great beyond name from land before time?[/QUOTE]
greatbeyond is a song by R.E.M
on top of all my supps and vitamins i also take a Cal Mag Zinc pill and always at night before bed.
Two of Rons green accounts in the same thread, omg
[QUOTE=bethbafalmer;930166503]^^^^^ Hardly stupid. it's supplements for big boys. No fruit punch cocktail or false promises here son.[/QUOTE]
1. Magnesium and Calcium compete with each other for intestinal absorption.
2. Calcium when taken in conjunction with Zinc interferes (whether it be significant or not) with absorption.
3. The aforementioned product has inferior sources of magnesium, zinc and calcium.
[QUOTE=jay8899;930167183]on top of all my supps and vitamins i also take a Cal Mag Zinc pill and always at night before bed.[/QUOTE]
smart man. I would rep you if I had any rep power. powercage go ahead and rep him for me would ya? good public relations for you anyway.
[QUOTE=bethbafalmer;930170343]smart man. I would rep you if I had any rep power. powercage go ahead and rep him for me would ya? good public relations for you anyway.[/QUOTE]
Im on it!
[QUOTE=powercage;930168833]Two of Rons green accounts in the same thread, omg[/QUOTE]
Well played Mr. Shipman.
[QUOTE=powercage;930171643]Im on it![/QUOTE][QUOTE=bethbafalmer;930170343]smart man. I would rep you if I had any rep power. powercage go ahead and rep him for me would ya? good public relations for you anyway.[/QUOTE] TY and TY =)..but Power cage wont rep me,being i dont like CL products,lmao..... but beth,good looking ;) IDC about rep points anyway..I DK what they are or even how to use them nor do i care,like i said!
as one poster stated that cmz all compete dont absorb etc whatever...well if thats the case then whats the point of having them in a multi??? anwya,ill continue to take them
[QUOTE=jay8899;930200143]TY and TY =)..but Power cage wont rep me,being i dont like CL products,lmao..... but beth,good looking ;) IDC about rep points anyway..I DK what they are or even how to use them nor do i care,like i said!
as one poster stated that cmz all compete dont absorb etc whatever...well if thats the case then whats the point of having them in a multi??? anwya,ill continue to take them[/QUOTE]
I'd hate to interfere with dem gainz you must be getting from cal, mag and zinc.