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Magnesium & Zinc<br />
Energy Nerve function Immunity<br />
What do we test?<br />
• Magnesium<br />
• Zinc<br />
• Vital for energy production, muscle contraction, nerve function and<br />
maintenance of strong bones. About half of the body’s magnesium is<br />
combined with calcium and phosphorus to form bone.<br />
• Used in every cell of your body for a variety of important functions.<br />
What are we looking for?<br />
Low magnesium can cause some problems in itself, and can also lead to<br />
problems with other minerals. It is therefore important to keep it in range.<br />
Zinc deficiency can lead to hair loss, poor wound healing and a weak immune<br />
system.<br />
How does it help me?<br />
Athletic optimisation<br />
As with other vitamins and minerals, it is important to get magnesium and zinc<br />
within range.<br />
In athletes, low magnesium can cause fatigue and lack of performance. Low<br />
zinc can cause fatigue and lack of endurance.<br />
The evidence doesn’t support supplementation of either mineral, but keeping<br />
them in range is important.<br />
Take home message<br />
Low zinc and magnesium can be detrimental to performance, so it is important<br />
to keep them within a healthy range.<br />
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