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Magnesium supplementation can help against sports-related muscle soreness and cramps

Magnesium supplementation can help against sports-related muscle soreness and crampsMagnesium is important for an array of biochemical reactions that are involved in energy turnover, the nervous system, and muscle contraction. Lack of magnesium can therefore result in impaired physical performance, sore muscles, and muscle cramps – especially after a training session. Physically active people and athletes should be sure to get enough magnesium and beware that the need for magnesium increases with increasing activity. According to a review article published in Journal of Translational Medicine, it may be wise to take a high-quality magnesium supplement prior to training.

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Overview of vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids

 

Overview of vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids

Vitamins, minerals, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and Q10 are nutrients that we need in certain quantities in order to support vital body functions.
Nutritional supplements containing vitamins and minerals must be labeled in accordance with the reference values.

This overview serves as general information about the different vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids and how they work.

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THE VITAMIN AND MINERAL GUIDE

the Vitamin and Mineral Guide

Rheumatism patients in methotrexate therapy have lower mortality if their vitamin D levels are high

Rheumatism patients in methotrexate therapy have lower mortality if their vitamin D levels are highVitamin D deficiency is a common problem among patients with rheumatoid arthritis. However, if their blood levels of vitamin D are high before they start on methotrexate therapy, it lowers their mortality. This was shown in a study published in Nutrients, where the authors looked at vitamin D’s therapeutic properties. Note that the official vitamin D recommendations are too low to optimize blood levels of the nutrient.

Chronic fatigue tied Alan to his bed but Q10 capsules saved him:

Chronic fatigue tied Alan to his bed but Q10 capsules saved him "After about one week of taking the Q10 supplement I could feel a huge difference," says 23-year old Alan Piccini, who has been suffering from extreme fatigue and muscle aches ever since he was a child.

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Cholesterol-lowering without side effects:

Cholesterol-lowering without side effects:“Taking capsules with co-enzyme Q10 has freed me of the severe side effects of my cholesterol lowering medicine,” Mrs Franken explains.
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