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