Mata Leão Magnesium
Magnesium is an amazing mineral that is responsible for over 300 enzyme reactions in the body and is found in all of your tissues. The main benefits we are interested in for jiu jitsu is the improvement in sleep quality and the relaxation of muscles.
There is no doubt that magnesium helps you sleep more deeply. It is also helpful to unwind after a tough training / sparring session as it reduces muscle tension.
But magnesium has so many benefits to the human body, it may be the most important supplement a BJJ athlete can take.
With about 30% of people being deficient in the mineral, not getting enough magnesium in your diet can lead to some serious issues.
Being low in magnesium is linked to muscle cramps, heart problems, brittle bones, inflammation, diabetes, depression, insomnia, and much more
There is also tons of research that support the benefits of having sufficient supplies of this mineral.
Mata Leão Magnesium
Our Mata Leao Magnesium contains 250mg of magnesium: This is necessary for normal neural, muscular, and blood vessel function, as well as for the maintenance of proper bodily fluid balance.
Magnesium supports healthy teeth and bones, the nervous system, and cardiovascular health.
As a "transporter," magnesium glycinate enhances calcium's ability to move through your cells and reach your bones, brain, and cardiovascular system. Your bones require magnesium to absorb calcium, which is vital for a healthy cardiovascular system.
Magnesium glycinate enhances the effectiveness of calcium. Also, magnesium glycinate may help improve exercise tolerance in muscles.
Some of the essential roles of magnesium are:
- Supports creation of ATP
- Supports bone health
- Supports glucose production
Jiu Jitsu athletes need to supplement with Magnesium
Heart Health
Heart disease is the number one cause of death globally.
Optimizing magnesium may contribute to the reduction of this disease.
Chronic inflammation is more likely to occur in people who are magnesium deficient. Plaque in the arteries is caused by an excess of inflammatory particles.
Magnesium influences other aspects of cardiovascular health like calcification, clotting, and blood vessel relaxation. These functions also contribute to the reduction of heart disease.
Strength
Magnesium is required for the production of ATP, the energy molecule that powers your body. Having sufficient supply of magnesium supports your body's ability to contract muscle fibers.
People with low magnesium showed strength gains from magnesium supplementation. However, those with high magnesium did not.
Since magnesium deficiency is fairly common occurrence, many people would benefit from getting more magnesium to enhance their strength capabilities.
Anxiety & Depression
Magnesium is well-known to promote relaxation. This may be because magnesium’s suppressive effect on glutamate in the brain. Suppressing glutamate also increases levels of GABA, a relaxing neurotransmitter.
Because of these pathways, optimizing magnesium may help with anxiety and depression.
Clinical research suggests magnesium supplementation can improve anxiety
Six weeks of magnesium supplementation improved depressive symptoms in 126 adults with mild to moderate depression
Sleep
Several clinical studies have shown magnesium to be beneficial for sleep: Magnesium users fell asleep faster and stayed asleep longer. In addition, their cortisol levels were lower, and their melatonin levels were higher.
Another trial examined the effects of magnesium supplementation on the decline of deep sleep with aging individuals over the course of 20 days. It reversed the decline by about 60%.
We develop our formulas with some of the most premium, and cutting-edge compounds available. Why train to get stronger, faster, and healthier, but use supplements with low-quality ingredients?
These superior BJJ supplements are third-party tested for performance-minded men and women who not only want real results, but also want clean, quality products that deliver great value.
The Science Behind The Supplement
THE EVIDENCE IS OVERWHELMING
For BJJ practitioners Magnesium has many benefits: from boosting anti-inflammatory effects & enhancing sleep to amplifying athletic performance, magnesium is crucial for your brain and body.
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Studies show that magnesium supplements may be particularly beneficial for improving exercise performance in older adults and those with a deficiency in this nutrient.(41)
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Low magnesium intake is linked to increased levels of inflammation, which plays a key role in aging and chronic disease (50)
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One review in older adults with insomnia found that magnesium supplements lowered the amount of time it took people to fall asleep by an average of 17 minutes(39)
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Another study in nearly 4,000 adults linked increased intake of this mineral to improvements in sleep quality & duration (35)
Sources:
41. Wang R, Chen C, Liu W, Zhou T, Xun P, He K, Chen P. The effect of magnesium supplementation on muscle fitness: a meta-analysis and systematic review. Magnes Res. 2017 Nov 1;30(4):120-132. doi: 10.1684/mrh.2018.0430. PMID: 29637897.
50. Nielsen FH. Magnesium deficiency and increased inflammation: current perspectives. J Inflamm Res. 2018 Jan 18;11:25-34. doi: 10.2147/JIR.S136742. PMID: 29403302; PMCID: PMC5783146.
39. Mah J, Pitre T. Oral magnesium supplementation for insomnia in older adults: a Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2021 Apr 17;21(1):125. doi: 10.1186/s12906-021-03297-z. PMID: 33865376; PMCID: PMC8053283.
35. Zhang Y, Chen C, Lu L, Knutson KL, Carnethon MR, Fly AD, Luo J, Haas DM, Shikany JM, Kahe K. Association of magnesium intake with sleep duration and sleep quality: findings from the CARDIA study. Sleep. 2022 Apr 11;45(4):zsab276. doi: 10.1093/sleep/zsab276. PMID: 34883514; PMCID: PMC8996025.
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GLUTEN FREE
In certain individuals, gluten can have serious side effects. Depending on the individual, gluten can be perceived as a toxin by the body, causing the immune system to overreact and attack.
SUGAR FREE
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CORN FREE
Absolutely no corn or corn byproducts
LACTOSE FREE
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VEGETARIAN
In certain individuals, gluten can have serious side effects. Depending on the individual, gluten can be perceived as a toxin by the body, causing the immune system to overreact and attack.
VEGAN FRIENDLY
Does not contain any animal products or byproducts and has not been tested on animals
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FACTS & USE
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take two tablets daily with water or beverage of your choice.
Consult a medical doctor before taking this or any other nutritional supplement if you are pregnant, nursing, have, or suspect a medical condition or are taking any medications. Store in a cool, dry place. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.
What Our Customers Are Saying
It is very relaxing to take these at night. They help me fall asleep.
– Barry
Great! Puts me in deep sleep and keeps bones strong
– KJ
Take this every night ... just takes the edge off and aids in helping you to fall asleep
– Holt
Makes it very easy to get enough calcium and magnesium each day, and it's very easy to swallow.