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The Benefits of Magnesium

What is magnesium & why do we need it?! Magnesium is an essential mineral. It is required for 800 enzymatic reactions in the body. It’s needed to form ATP, to activate ATP, to activate vitamin D, to make DNA, RNA, and protein and to help prevent DNA breakdown. It’s also needed for healthy blood pressure, heart rhythm, heart…

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Electrolyte Supplementation for Endurance Athletes

Electrolyte supplementation is equally important to Calorie intake & control when competing in any endurance event. Weather factors on race/training day plays a big role, plus carefully consider what the rest of your nutrition plan holds!  Especially if the weather will be hot or much hotter than what you are used to train in. Electrolytic…