Magnesium
Support muscle function. Magnesium is vital for recovery and relaxation—check your excretion to ensure you aren't running low.
What is Magnesium?
Magnesium is an essential mineral, electrolyte, and cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems that regulate diverse biochemical reactions in the body. It plays a critical role in energy production, nervous system regulation, muscle movements, and even DNA repair.
Why is Magnesium found in urine?
The kidneys filter out excess magnesium into your urine to maintain homeostasis. The presence of magnesium in urine is a sign that your body is actively managing its mineral balance.
Why track Magnesium?
When magnesium levels are optimized, neuromuscular signals operates with precision, allowing muscles to contract and relax efficiently while preventing the mid-workout cramps that stall progress. Beyond the gym, magnesium serves as a powerful nervous system regulator, promoting the deep, restorative sleep.
Monitoring magnesium via urinary output provides a "live feed" of your physiological recovery and the efficacy of your sleep protocol. While dietary magnesium is highly bioavailable, supplemental forms often hit a diminishing return.
Taking high doses at once can saturate intestinal transporters and lead to excretion rather than utilization. Using urinary tracking acts as a "loading test," revealing your specific absorption ceiling and ensuring you aren't flushing those expensive supplements away.
Run your own "Magnesium Loading Test." Use BodyCheck to dial in the perfect dose for deep sleep and muscle recovery