Triple Magnesium - What are the types of magnesium and why Pillar Performance is BETTER
Posted by Ally Wall on 12th Apr 2024
Firstly, what Role Does Magnesium Play in our Bodies?
Magnesium is a mineral that plays a crucial role in more than 80% of the body's metabolic functions. It oversees the activity of over 350 enzymes in the body. However, our bodies can't make magnesium on their own, so we need to get it from the food we eat or from supplements.
There are 11 forms of Magnesium within our bodies believe it or not! These range from magnesium L-Threonate which helps cognitive support to magnesium Taurate that is linked to our energy and our nervous system.
Why do Athletes Require More Magnesium?
The answer to that is simple! Magnesium is depleted through sweat, urination and lipolysis; all depleting at a quicker rate when undertaking exercise.
Those doing endurance sports need to be aware that they deplete magnesium at a far greater rate than stationary people.
Addressing the Athlete Scepticism
Most endurance athletes have been told to use 'magnesium' at some point in time. They have been told that 'magnesium' can help support them with sleep, muscle recovery and more various health benefits.
Did any of them actually see a difference?
Probably not.
The reason for this is actually rather simple. The products that are often used by athletes were not developed to solve sleep or to assist in muscle recovery. Most of the magnesium products on the market are manufactured by pharmaceutical companies who are focusing on sedentary populations.
These companies use 'forms' of magnesium at lower potency levels and target different outcomes, such as laxatives or nerve system health. When it is made for these outcomes, it will have no effect on sleep or muscle recovery.
How does PILLAR solve this?
PILLAR utilises sport science to select bioavailable forms of magnesium and produced at purposefully high potency to aid specifically in sleep and muscular recovery for endurance athletes.
Magnesium Bisglycinate is magnesium bound to glycine, an non-essential amino acid protein, proven to support calmness. Glycine promotes sleep via peripheral vasodilatation through the activation of NMDA receptors in the SCN (suprachiasmatic nucleus) shell.
Why is sleep important for athletes?
Sleep is a non-negotiable form of recovery. Improved sleep performance = improved physical recovery.
How to take PILLAR perform
For the best sleep benefit:
30 - 60 minutes before bed
Add 1 x 5g scoop with 200-250ml of water (ideally room tap water as not to aggravate your vagus nerve).
Shake or mix well (PILLAR shaker allows for the best mix)
PILLAR Flavour - The True Innovation
The real triumph of PILLAR is the flavours.
Traditionally, magnesium at a clinical level is highly sour. Many brands have tried to overpower this with flavouring, creating a metallic finish, thus consumers are not able to take it consistently!
PILLAR has found an ingredient to neutralise this taste.
This makes it much easier for athletes to be able to stay consistent with their routine and with their health.