Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 59, June 2014 | Page 53

Why do I need Slow-Mag®? Magnesium is crucial for the body to function and when you train you lose a lot of it through perspiration. Without sufficient magnesium, you are susceptible to muscle cramps, poor energy production and other effects which may hamper your performance.1 Slow-Mag® is formulated to provide the correct amount of magnesium to be at your best. When should I take Slow-Mag®? Most of the population doesn’t take in enough magnesium through diet2, and it is needed in over 300 biochemical reactions in your body. Slow-Mag® should be used as a daily supplement, particularly during periods of intense training. If you have not taken Slow-Mag® leading up to the race, you will still benefit from taking Slow-Mag® Capsules the night before and the morning of the race. Some Comrades runners also like to take magnesium at the half-way point in order to reduce the risk of cramping and to maintain energy. How long does Slow-Mag® take to work? Slow-Mag® Fizzies gets to work almost immediately while Slow-Mag® Capsules start to take effect within 1 hour.1 Slow-Mag® Tablets have a delayed release effect, and can take up to 8 hours for the magnesium to be absorbed completely.3 It is recommended to take Slow-Mag® daily to maintain an optimum level of magnesium. Which Slow-Mag® is the best? Slow-Mag® Fizzies, Capsules and Tablets all contain magnesium in different forms, and each variant has its own benefits. For endurance races such as the Comrades, we recommend Slow-Mag® Capsules. Slow-Mag® Capsules contain the best absorbed form of magnesium and because more is taken up by the body, less is needed in the product. It works quickly and is also packaged in a convenient blister pack to make it easy to carry on the road. How does Slow-Mag® compare to other cramp products? You need a good quality magnesium to achieve adequate absorption to reduce the risk of muscle cramps. Slow-Mag® contains the highest quality magnesium, a chelated magnesium sourced from Albion Laboratories in the USA. In addition to cramp relief, Slow-Mag® also activates your energy cycle for optimum energy production – increasing endurance, muscle strength and power;1 and reducing stress4,5 which often affects a good race day. TIVATED GET M Visit futureyou.slowmag.co.za for posters and professional advice. Find us on: The No. 1 magnesium supplement 6,7* most recommended by doctors. @SlowMagSA, www.slowmag.co.za References: 1. Lukaski, HC, Nutrition 2004; 20:632-644. 2. Deng X et al. BMC Medicine 2013, 11:187. 3. data on file Merck (Pty)Ltd. 4. Seelig MS. J Am Coll Nutr, 1994;13(5):429-46. 5. Jung Kl et al. Biol Trace Elem Res 2010;133:153-161. 6. IMS December 2013. 7. Impact Rx December 2013 *Muscle cramps is a recognised symptom of magnesium deficiency. S0 Slow-Mag® Tablets. Each enteric coated tablet contains magnesium chloride 535 mg (equivalent to 64 mg elemental magnesium) H/24/89. Slow-Mag® Caps. Each capsule contains magnesium amino acid chelate 450 mg (equivalent to 45 mg elemental magnesium). Slow-Mag® Fizzy. Each tablet contains elemental magnesium 172 mg and Vitamin C 150 mg. For further information,refer to the package insert approved by the Medicines Regulatory Authority. Merck (Pty) Ltd. Reg. No. 1970/004059/07. 1 Friesland Drive, Longmeadow Business Estate South, Modderfontein,1645. Tel. [phone], Fax. [phone]. SM.03.14.001, Report adverse events to [email protected] or [phone] (Fax line).