{"id":19,"date":"2015-11-26T12:59:06","date_gmt":"2015-11-26T12:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/?p=19"},"modified":"2016-07-15T12:51:23","modified_gmt":"2016-07-15T12:51:23","slug":"magnesium-and-testosterone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/magnesium-and-testosterone\/","title":{"rendered":"Magnesium and Testosterone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Boosting testosterone is important for muscle growth &#8211; but what good is it if your body\u00a0access it properly? That&#8217;s where magnesium comes in.<\/p>\n<p>Over 60% of the testosterone in your body is used up by a protein called Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG). This protein binds to the male hormone in the blood stream and strips it of its\u00a0anabolic potency. This stops the hormone having any value for muscle growth, and renders it useless\u00a0to your gains.<\/p>\n<p>Any available Testosterone is\u00a0known as &#8216;free testosterone&#8217;, and the more you have of it the better, and supplementing this mineral\u00a0is a great way to get you there.<\/p>\n<p>But that&#8217;s not all it does. Regular supplementation of this trace mineral offers multiple benefits which support both body and mind, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increases Free Testosterone<\/strong> &#8211; Makes more testosterone accessible<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhances Mood and Motivation<\/strong>&#8211; Fights depression and anxiety<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduces Blood Pressure<\/strong> &#8211; Better overall circulation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supports Muscles<\/strong> &#8211; Prevents against soreness, fatigue and cramps<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lowers Insulin Levels<\/strong> &#8211; Allows for more testosterone production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is one of the main minerals you need for living both a happy and healthy life.\u00a0If you&#8217;re constant sore or fatigued after training &#8211; this nutrient\u00a0may be one of the key minerals your body is missing.<\/p>\n<h2>Why you should be supplementing Magnesium<\/h2>\n<p>After Vitamin D, Magnesium is the second most common nutrient that people don&#8217;t get enough of it developed countries. According to the World Health Organisation, 75% of Americans fail to meet their recommended intake of this mineral\u00a0on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p>Foods\u00a0like pumpkin seeds, bananas and leafy greens like spinach are rich in magnesium, however it can be difficult to consume enough of them to meet your daily requirements. A medium sized banana for example on contains 8% of your daily magnesium requirements.<\/p>\n<h2>The benefits of supplementing Magnesium<\/h2>\n<p>Taking in additional amounts of magnesium has numerous benefits when it comes to your body, and your mind. Numerous studies vouch for the mineral&#8217;s effectiveness,\u00a0here&#8217;s just a handful of them, and why you should add it to your stack.<\/p>\n<p>A study that supplementing magnesium with\u00a0both sedentary and active subjects\u00a0for a 4 week period saw testosterone levels have a significant increase. Both free and total testosterone levels rose with regular intake [1],\u00a0which allows for testosterone levels to increase far\u00a0quicker.<\/p>\n<p>The mineral can also help with mood, with\u00a0studies showing oral supplementation of magnesium can help fight depression in some cases [2].<\/p>\n<p>Whereas\u00a0a 6 month course of supplementing Magnesium has been seen to help lower blood glucose and insulin levels in individuals [3]. This is essential to testosterone levels, as high insulin levels can interfere with T-production and dramatically lower the body&#8217;s testosterone levels.<\/p>\n<p>Muscles also benefit from an increase in magnesium. Triathlon athletes who supplemented the mineral for 4 weeks, noticed significant improvements in the their performance times, with increases in both their muscle oxygenation and aerobic exercise capacities [4].<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/magnesium-testosterone.jpg\" alt=\"magnesium-testosterone\" width=\"550\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/magnesium-testosterone.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/magnesium-testosterone-150x74.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/magnesium-testosterone-300x148.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Your best bet for getting more Magnesium<\/h2>\n<p>As you can see, the benefits of supplementing magnesium are massive &#8211; but getting enough of it without proper supplementation can be a problem.<\/p>\n<p>To solve that issue, we&#8217;ve included 200mg of the mineral in your daily intake of TestoFuel. Your body should then have enough of the mineral to enjoy the\u00a0full benefits, both in and out of the gym.<\/p>\n<p>However, it&#8217;s not the only thing that makes TestoFuel great &#8211; <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/ingredients\/\">Check out the full ingredients page\u00a0here and see the many ways that TestoFuel can help you today.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>References<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[1]\u00a0Cinar V, Polat Y, Baltaci AK, Mogulkoc R. Effects of magnesium supplementation on testosterone levels of athletes and sedentary subjects at rest and after exhaustion. <span class=\"ref-journal\">Biol Trace Elem Res.<\/span>2011;<span class=\"ref-vol\">140<\/span>:18\u201323.<\/p>\n<p>[2]\u00a0Barrag\u00e1n-Rodr\u00edguez L., Rodr\u00edguez-Mor\u00e1n M., Guerrero-Romero F. Efficacy and safety of oral magnesium supplementation in the treatment of depression in the elderly with type 2 diabetes: A randomized, equivalent trial. <span class=\"ref-journal\">Magnes. Res. <\/span>2008;<span class=\"ref-vol\">21<\/span>:218\u2013223<\/p>\n<p>[3]\u00a0Mooren FC, Kr\u00fcger K, V\u00f6lker K, Golf SW, Wadepuhl M, Kraus A. Oral magnesium supplementation reduces insulin resistance in non-diabetic subjects \u2013 A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial.<span class=\"ref-journal\">Diabetes Obes Metab. <\/span>2011;<span class=\"ref-vol\">13<\/span>:281\u20134.<\/p>\n<p>[4]\u00a0Golf SW, Bender S, Gruttner J. On the significance of magnesium in extreme physical stress.<span class=\"ref-journal\">Cardiovasc Drugs Ther. <\/span>1998;<span class=\"ref-vol\">12<\/span>(2):197\u2013202. doi: 10.1023\/A:1007708918683.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boosting testosterone is important for muscle growth &#8211; but what good is it if your body\u00a0access it properly? That&#8217;s where magnesium comes in. Over 60% of the testosterone in your body is used up by a protein called Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG). 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