Proposed mechanism of action(s)
Magnesium plays an important role in many functions in the body. Under normal conditions, dietary intake and GI function, the human body is able to absorb and maintain magnesium at homeostatic levels.
It is thought that magnesium losses through sweat may be greater due to high training volumes in athletes resulting in suboptimal magnesium levels.
Regarding improvements in blood pressure, magnesium plays an important role in muscle contraction and thus correction of deficiency is thought to assist in contract of blood vessels and improvement in blood pressure.
Magnesium and its role in the stress response is not yet clear. Magnesium deficiency is thought to contribute to a HPA axis disbalance and associated mood disorders.1
