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Minerals in Sports
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Sodium
Essential for fluid balance and nerve signaling; important for preventing hyponatremia during endurance events.
Potassium
Crucial for muscle function and nerve signaling; helps prevent muscle cramps and maintains fluid balance.
Zinc
Involved in immune function, protein synthesis, and wound healing; deficiencies can affect performance.
Chromium
Important for macronutrient metabolism and may enhance insulin sensitivity, which can affect energy levels.
Iron
Essential for oxygen transport in the blood and energy metabolism; deficiency can lead to fatigue and impaired performance.
Selenium
Has important antioxidant functions and may help protect against exercise-induced oxidative stress.
Calcium
Important for bone health and muscle function, and helps prevent stress fractures.
Magnesium
Supports muscle contractions, protein synthesis, and energy production; also helps maintain electrolyte balance.
Copper
Necessary for iron metabolism and the formation of red blood cells, which can impact endurance.
Phosphorus
Plays a key role in energy metabolism and is a component of ATP; also important for bone health.
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