Nutrition and Hydration

Magnesium, electrolytes, fasting and fuelling for recovery.

Exploring Electrolyte Balance

Exploring Electrolyte Balance for Muscle Recovery: More Than Just Hydration Hydration is essential for athletic performance and post-exercise recovery—but it’s only part of the equation. Electrolytes—the charged minerals dissolved in body fluids—are equally critical. Without proper electrolyte balance, even a well-hydrated athlete can experience cramps, fatigue, or slowed recovery. Understanding how these minerals support muscle

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Magnesium and Sports Recovery

Magnesium and Sports Recovery: A Critical Mineral for Athletes By Michelle Ann Navarro | reSTART Wellness INTRODUCTION Athletic performance and recovery hinge on optimal nutrition, adequate rest, and physiological balance. Among the key nutrients that support these processes, magnesium stands out for its pivotal role in muscle function, energy metabolism, nervous-system regulation, and inflammation control. Because intense

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Magnesium Matters

Magnesium Matters: Choosing the Right Type for Your Recovery Why Magnesium Deserves Your Attention Magnesium is a workhorse mineral, involved in 300‑plus biochemical reactions—from energy production to muscle contraction and nervous‑system regulation. For athletes, adequate magnesium means fewer cramps, better sleep, steadier electrolytes, and faster overall recovery. Yet the supplement shelf is packed with different

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Fasting

Fasting is the abstinence from consuming food and/or beverages for different periods of time. There are many different types of fasting: during the holy month of Ramadan (absence of water and food intake from sunrise until sunset), intermittent fasting (short term fasting- less than 24 hours; long term fasting- longer than 24 hours), alternate day

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