Thanks for researching this information. I wasn't aware of the potential benefits of magnesium and it might be something I need to look into taking, particularly for the recovery reasons.
I just recently purchased some magnesium tablets but have yet to seek out the cherry gummies, which intrigued me in your newsletter. The newsletter also made me ponder creatine only because I used to take that before lifting workouts but stopped several years ago. I know it wouldn’t be the cause of an injury but I wonder if I would have been better protected or healed more efficiently if I had kept taking it.
I started taking magnesium about a year ago and it wasn't long before I started to notice benefits. I am a very heavy sweater, so I know I lose more electrolytes than most. But the most noticeable change occurred in my recovery. I started feeling much more fresh on my morning runs and a lot less stiffness and soreness after long runs.
But I also have experienced the side effects of too much... most noticeably in the restroom :)
As a menstruating athlete, I’ve started using magnesium as part of a supplement stack recommended by Dr. Stacy Sims. To mitigate PMS symptoms in the luteal phase, she recommends 250 mg of magnesium, 45 mg of zinc, 80 mg of aspirin (baby aspirin), and 1 gram of omega-3s. While I personally don’t use the aspirin, I do ramp up my magnesium, zinc, and omega 3s for the week leading into my period. I’ve definitely noticed that the cramping is much less unpleasant!
Thanks for researching this information. I wasn't aware of the potential benefits of magnesium and it might be something I need to look into taking, particularly for the recovery reasons.
Let me know if you do Jonathan!!
I just recently purchased some magnesium tablets but have yet to seek out the cherry gummies, which intrigued me in your newsletter. The newsletter also made me ponder creatine only because I used to take that before lifting workouts but stopped several years ago. I know it wouldn’t be the cause of an injury but I wonder if I would have been better protected or healed more efficiently if I had kept taking it.
I started taking magnesium about a year ago and it wasn't long before I started to notice benefits. I am a very heavy sweater, so I know I lose more electrolytes than most. But the most noticeable change occurred in my recovery. I started feeling much more fresh on my morning runs and a lot less stiffness and soreness after long runs.
But I also have experienced the side effects of too much... most noticeably in the restroom :)
I've heard that about magnesium. I also notice a difference when I use it consistently. What product are you taking ?
As a menstruating athlete, I’ve started using magnesium as part of a supplement stack recommended by Dr. Stacy Sims. To mitigate PMS symptoms in the luteal phase, she recommends 250 mg of magnesium, 45 mg of zinc, 80 mg of aspirin (baby aspirin), and 1 gram of omega-3s. While I personally don’t use the aspirin, I do ramp up my magnesium, zinc, and omega 3s for the week leading into my period. I’ve definitely noticed that the cramping is much less unpleasant!
That's so interesting and I had no idea. Can you send me that article/recommendation? I would love to read!