How magnesium works - an essential nutrient for our body. Magnesium is essential for our muscles and their function, which is why magnesium is often referred to as a “performance mineral”. Magnesium is the natural antagonist of calcium in controlling muscle function and can thus support muscle relaxation, as an increased calcium concentration in the muscles can trigger tension and cramps. Magnesium relaxes by, among other things, reducing the influx of calcium into the muscles.
Magnesium – for energy metabolism
Magnesium also plays an important role in energy metabolism and all energy-dependent processes in the body. Magnesium activates the cells' cellular fuel, adenosine triphosphate - better known as ATP.
Only in conjunction with magnesium can the energy stored in ATP be used by the body. Since muscle activity also requires energy in the form of ATP, magnesium is a particularly important nutrient, not just for athletes.
Which foods contain magnesium?
In all types of meat in widely varying proportions, nuts, many vegetables and fruits and in ALP SPORT contains magnesium.
How much magnesium is needed daily?
The German Society for Nutrition (DGE) recommends a daily intake of 350 mg for adults. 100 g of bananas contain around 36 mg of magnesium, 100 g of dark chocolate around 110 mg, one ampoule of ALP SPORT contains 150 mg, 40% of the recommended daily requirement.
What are the effects of a magnesium deficiency?
Magnesium – How it works – essential nutrient for the body. The most common and best-known consequences of a magnesium deficiency are:
Fatigue, fatigue, muscular problems and muscle cramps, headaches, disturbed energy metabolism.