Vitals Magnesium Sport

Vitals Magnesium sport
Magnesium Sport is the magnesium supplement for (top) athletes. For everyone who is serious about sports, it is very important to know what you are consuming. What ingredients are in your food, what are the nutritional values, but also: what is the composition and quality of the dietary supplements you take. And just as important is to know what you are not consuming. You do not want to ingest unwanted substances and have nothing to do with doping. That is why Vitals products are checked for contaminants and each batch of Magnesium Sport 100 mg is tested for the absence of doping-related substances. This is done according to the NZVT system.

Magnesium Sport has exactly the same composition as Magnesium(bisglycinate) 100 mg, the most popular magnesium product from Vitals. The only difference is the name and that each batch of Magnesium Sport is checked for doping and certified according to the NZVT system.

Magnesium Sport contains no less than 100 mg of the excellently absorbable magnesium bisglycinate (an amino acid-bound form of magnesium) per tablet, supplemented with 200 mg of taurine. Especially with a magnesium supplement, it is very important to choose the right form of the compound, which means how magnesium occurs in the tablet or capsule (such as -bisglycinate or -citrate). Read more below about the quality differences that exist between magnesium products so you know how to make a good choice.

1 Dutch Assurance System Dietary Supplements Top Sports (NZVT) is a cooperation agreement between the Doping Authority, NOC*NSF, and the industry organization Natural and Health Products Netherlands. This system provides the greatest possible assurance that certified dietary supplements do not contain doping-related substances. In the NZVT database, you can check whether the product has been tested based on the batch code and expiration date. Not all products are tested every batch. The products that are tested every batch can be recognized in the database by the “infinity” symbol. For more information, see https://www.dopingautoriteit.nl/nzvt. Are you interested in a product from Vitals that is not tested every batch? Please contact us. You can find our contact details on the contact page.

Why is magnesium good for athletes?
The body contains approximately 21 to 28 grams of magnesium. Less than 1% circulates in the blood, about 20% is found in the muscles, 20% in other soft tissues and the liver, and about 60% is incorporated into the bones and teeth. Magnesium has a positive influence on muscle function, which is important for everyone, but especially for athletes. For optimal sports performance, it is crucial that all processes involved in the body run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. The significant role that magnesium plays is evident from the fact that it is involved in more than 300 enzymatic processes. For example, magnesium is an important co-factor for enzymes involved in protein synthesis (the process by which proteins are created based on DNA) and thus contributes to the building of body protein. It also helps maintain a good electrolyte balance as it is a co-factor for many enzymes involved in maintaining an electrical potential across the cell membrane. (Cells – especially nerve and muscle cells – use the electrical charge of electrolytes to conduct electrical impulses to and from other cells, such as nerve impulses or muscle contractions.) In this way, magnesium is involved in nerve conduction and muscle contraction, making it important for muscle function, including the heart muscle. Additionally, insufficient magnesium intake can lead to fatigue. Magnesium can help regain fitness in this case. It helps release energy from fats, carbohydrates, and proteins, thus supporting energy levels. It is also important for brain and nerve functions that determine aspects such as concentration ability and mood. Finally, it contributes to normal cell division and the production of cells and tissues.

Taurine
Magnesium Sport also contains 200 mg of taurine per tablet. This is an amino acid-like substance that naturally occurs in particular in meat, fish, and shellfish. It has a direct synergistic effect with magnesium as it promotes the absorption of this mineral in the cells (magnesium is particularly active intracellularly).

Absorption of common mineral compounds
There are various magnesium compounds used in supplements. Some of these, such as the inorganic mineral compounds magnesium oxide and magnesium carbonate, are not well absorbed and have low bioavailability. When minerals (in any form of compound, except in amino acid chelated form) enter the acidic environment of the stomach, the digestive process begins by detaching the mineral part from the chemical structure. As the mineral element continues through the digestive process, it is naturally electrically charged. This charge attracts it to other charged particles found in vegetables, fibers, and fats. These food particles will isolate the mineral ions, making them less available for absorption and use by the body. The limited amount of free mineral ions that are still available continues through the digestive tract and competes with other minerals (such as calcium) to be absorbed by the intestinal wall and into the cells.

Magnesium
Benefits of amino acid chelated minerals
In magnesium in the form of magnesium bisglycinate, each magnesium particle is strongly bound (chelated) to two (bis) molecules of the amino acid glycine. This creates a kind of ring structure, with the mineral at its core.

The chelate structure in an amino acid chelate such as magnesium bisglycinate is strong enough not to be split under the influence of gastric juice or digestive enzymes (as usually happens with other mineral compounds), but also weak enough for the mineral element to be released once it is absorbed by the cells in the intestine. The amino acids fold around the mineral element and protect it during the digestive process without letting go. Additionally, the electrical charge of the chelate is neutral, preventing it from binding to food particles in the stomach and intestines. Thus, the amino acid chelate reaches the small intestine intact, where it is absorbed as a dipeptide (a compound with two amino acids). This is very advantageous because the body can absorb amino acids (and especially dipeptides) extremely easily. Especially when they consist of the amino acid with the smallest size, namely glycine. As a result, amino acid chelated minerals are many times better absorbed than other mineral forms. In the epithelial tissue of the jejunum (the middle part of the small intestine), the amino acid chelated mineral is brought into the mucosal cells through active transport without competing with other minerals. Only in the mucosal cells do metabolic processes ensure that glycine and the mineral are split and made available for the various organs and systems in the body.

Amino acid chelates from Albion Minerals
Vitals exclusively uses real amino acid chelates from Albion Minerals, the expert in amino acid chelates, recognizable by the trademark TRAACS®, which stands for The Real Amino Acid Chelate System. This brand was created to clearly distinguish itself from other, possibly inferior, unstable amino acid chelates. Albion has secured over 100 patents worldwide that guarantee the process, science, and structure of their amino acid chelated minerals. Additionally, research is conducted with their minerals, and quality checks are performed on every batch produced. It is essential to verify that chelation has actually occurred and that the bonds are strong enough.

Studies with magnesium bisglycinate
Multiple studies have been conducted that confirm the effectiveness of magnesium bisglycinate. Some of these compared the absorption of magnesium bisglycinate with various magnesium compounds, such as magnesium carbonate, magnesium sulfate, and magnesium oxide. Magnesium bisglycinate was significantly absorbed faster and better than the other forms of magnesium. Magnesium oxide performed the worst.

- magnesium may help with fatigue
- magnesium supports energy levels
- magnesium is important for normal muscle function and plays a role in maintaining flexible and strong muscles
- magnesium plays a role in the formation of cells and tissues
- magnesium helps in the building of proteins in the body
- magnesium is involved in bone formation and is important for maintaining strong bones and teeth
- magnesium is good for mood, concentration, and memory
- magnesium has a positive effect on the functioning of the nervous system
- magnesium contributes to a good electrolyte balance

Composition

Composition per tablet:		RI*
Magnesium (bisglycinate, TRAACS®)	100 mg	27%
Taurine	200 mg	-
* RI = Reference intake

 

Composition per 2 tablets:		RI*
Magnesium (bisglycinate, TRAACS®)	200 mg	54%
Taurine	400 mg	-
* RI = Reference intake

TRAACS® (The Real Amino Acid Chelate System) is a registered trademark of Albion Minerals.

Ingredients
Magnesium bisglycinate, filler (microcrystalline cellulose [cellulosegel]), taurine, rapeseed oil (Brassica napus), thickening agent (hydroxypropyl cellulose), anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, magnesium salts of fatty acids), glazing agents (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, glycerol, hydroxypropyl cellulose).

Usage
Take 1 tablet 1-2 times a day on an empty stomach (at least half an hour before or two hours after a meal) with water. Stick to the recommended dosage.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Storage instructions
Store in a dry, closed container at room temperature.

Manufacturer / Distributor
Vitals Dietary Supplements, Pieter Lieftinckweg 29, 1505 HX Zaandam

This product is a dietary supplement.

Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. A dietary supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet.

Keep out of reach of young children.

Store in a dry, closed container at room temperature, unless otherwise advised on the label.

Consult a specialist before using supplements in case of pregnancy, lactation, medication use, and illness.