An
essential mineral that aids in the production and transfer of energy, in muscle
conduction and relaxation, in nerve conduction, and in many biochemical
reactions as a cofactor to enzymes.*
Magnesium Orotate supplements provide support for the cardiovascular system, and aid in normal energy levels.*
Orotic
acid is a biochemical substance made naturally by the human body; orotates are
mineral salts created by binding a mineral to orotic acid. Orotic acid is a
biochemical substance made by all living cells and naturally by the human body.
The mineral salts of orotic acid, called orotates, are used by plants and
animals to form RNA and DNA.*
Perhaps
the biggest proponent in the use of orotates was Dr. Hans Nieper, a German
physician. Dr. Nieper believed orotates were far superior in their ability to
carry molecules across cell membranes, producing higher concentrations of
minerals in the cell. During his lifetime, Dr. Nieper was often ignored and
criticized for his use of oratates.*
Recent
research, however, has confirmed minerals bound to orotic acid are not only
beneficial, but may be superior in their bioavailability and effectiveness. A
1998 study showed that triathletes who supplemented with magnesium orotate had
improved glucose utilization and a reduced stress response without affecting
competitive potential. This translated into improved swimming, cycling, and
running times in the magnesium group compared with the controls.1 Competitive
athletes have also used magnesium to improve endurance, it is known that exercise
performance may be compromised with deficient magnesium levels.* 2,3
“The
general population, even physically active individuals, have been documented to
have insufficient magnesium intake."* 3 It has also been suggested that
magnesium supplementation may improve the efficiency of energy metabolism.* 3
1.
Golf SW, Bender S, Grüttner J. On the significance of magnesium in extreme
physical stress. Cardiovasc
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2.
Meerson FZ, Rosanova LS. Effect of 2703 actinomycin and combination of nucleic
acid synthesis activators on the development of fatigue and fitness. Dokl Akad Nauk SSSR 1967;
166:496-499.
3.
Zhang Y, Xun P, Wang R, Mao L, He K. Can Magnesium Enhance Exercise
Performance? Nutrients.
2017;9(9):946. Published 2017 Aug 28. doi:10.3390/nu9090946