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Magnesium: Key to Boosting College Athletes' Performance

9/18/2025

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Magnesium supports athletes by enhancing muscle function, energy production, and blood pressure regulation.
College athletes frequently experience low magnesium levels due to high exercise and fluid intake.
Deficiency symptoms include fatigue, nausea, muscle spasms, and heart problems.
Daily intake recommendations are 400-420 mg for males and 310-320 mg for females aged 19-50.
Whole foods are ideal sources, while supplements like magnesium citrate and glycinate may be needed for those with deficiencies.

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Magnesium supports athletes by enhancing muscle function, energy production, and blood pressure regulation.
College athletes frequently experience low magnesium levels due to high exercise and fluid intake.
Deficiency symptoms include fatigue, nausea, muscle spasms, and heart problems.
Daily intake recommendations are 400-420 mg for males and 310-320 mg for females aged 19-50.
Whole foods are ideal sources, while supplements like magnesium citrate and glycinate may be needed for those with deficiencies.