3 Benefits of Zinc Mag+

Proper sleep is crucial for all areas of your life; and it’s especially important for helping your body prepare for exercise and recover after it. If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep, there are a number of areas worth considering like ensuring your room is cool and dark, being mindful of your last meal time and limiting caffeine intake for example. Using supplements to support sleep quality is another area worth exploring and one of the reasons Kinetica Sports Zinc Mag+ was created.

 #TeamKineticaSports are here to show you just how precious your zzzzzzz’s are – and how the right sleep supplements can help you get the rest you need to perform at your best.

Choosing the best zinc magnesium supplements

As you’ll see below, both zinc and magnesium have been shown to support sleep and exercise. Therefore, at a most basic level, the very best zinc magnesium supplements are expertly formulated to provide your body with a reliable source of these two minerals, to help improve your sleep and exercise performance.

Kinetica Sports’ Zinc Mag+ for instance, is a scientifically designed blend of zinc and magnesium – and a superb example of how you can give your body these valuable nutrients before sleep.

Here are the top 3 benefits of our Zinc Mag+, which we’ll go into more detail below:  

• Supports healthy sleep
• Supports recovery  
• Supports immune function

Supports Healthy Sleep

To start, did you know that your brain produces a natural hormone, in response to darkness, to make you sleepy? That hormone is called melatonin, which is secreted by the pineal gland in our brains. Studies have found that magnesium and zinc supplements can actually enhance melatonin secretion, which in turn, promotes sleepiness1. 

As a potent source of zinc and magnesium , Kinetica’s Zinc Mag+ can help you to relax and switch off and to get a good night’s sleep. 

Kinetica top tip: studies have shown that reducing your screen time before bed can also be beneficial to getting a good night’s sleep. The blue light found in many electronic devices has been shown to greatly suppress melatonin production in the body for up to twice as long as green light (like that found in natural light) – and has even been seen to shift circadian rhythms by twice as much (for example, 3 hours vs 1.5 hours)2.

How does sleep affect athletic performance?

Good sleep and exercise are inherently linked. Whether you’re an athlete, a weekend warrior, or just an occasional exerciser, you need the right amount of sleep to function and perform at your best. Less than 6 hours of sleep per night can have a profound impact on your sports performance and cognitive function. Studies have shown that sleep deprivation can negatively affect reaction time, accuracy, strength, endurance and impact cognitive function by reducing focus and decreasing alertness3. 

So, getting plenty of sleep provides your body with the energy, concentration, and physical ability to participate in exercise to the best of your ability. Using a supplement that can aid sleep  like Kinetica’s Zinc Mag+, can be a great way to support your overall health and athletic performance.

Of course, aside from getting a good night’s sleep, there are other ways to get a handy energy boost to support your exercise goals – like energy gels. Explore our guide to What Are Energy Gels and How Can They Help You? to learn more about these sports supplements.

Helps to Maximise Recovery

Getting enough rest after a workout or a competitive event is necessary to allow your body to recover and repair. Research suggests that extending sleep time has the potential to improve recovery of (or prevent) exercise-induced muscle injuries by helping to control the local inflammation response and stimulate the IGF-I response (which promotes muscle repair and growth)4. 

Additionally, according to research, if you consistently get poor sleep, you are 1.7 times more likely to pick up an injury5. During periods of heavy training, sleep becomes even more important – so, making sure you are getting adequate sleep can lead to an increase in performance.

As mentioned, Kinetica Sports Zinc Mag+ may support sleep quality but there is also promising evidence to suggest that magnesium can have a positive impact on reducing or mitigating muscle damage during exercise6, helping your muscles recover after intense or strenuous exercise.

Plus, whilst more research is required, there are also links between zinc supplementation and athletic performance. Studies suggest that a zinc deficiency could particularly affect athletes and their sport performance7, and that supplementing with zinc can help skeletal muscle regeneration and recovery.

Supports Immune Function

As you probably already know, the immune system recognises and protects against elements that are foreign to the body – so it’s important to support it as much as we can!

Nutritional deficiencies can impair immune function, thus the key to maintaining an effective immune system is to avoid deficiencies of the nutrients that play an essential role in immune function. Both zinc and magnesium are known to exert modulatory effects on immune function8. 

Kinetica Sports top tip: athletes and those who work out regularly require these minerals more than sedentary individuals because of increased loss of fluids such as sweat during exercise.  

Studies have also shown that a lack of sleep can lead to an increase in URTI (upper respiratory tract infection) in participants, which is considered to be due to a suppression of the immune system9.

Overall, ensuring your sleep quality and quantity is supported has a wide range of benefits to support your health and improve your athletic performance – and sleep supplements are one potential way to help.

When and how should you take Kinetica Zinc Mag+?

Kinetica Sports’ Zinc Mag+ capsules were created to help provide the best nutrient support prior to sleep. #TeamKineticaSports recommends taking 3 capsules 30 to 60 minutes before bed for the best effect.

Buy Now – Kinetica Zinc Mag+

Each capsule contains a scientifically designed blend of functional ingredients, vitamins and minerals to support healthy sleep and exercise recovery, including:

• Zinc, magnesium, Vit B6, C and E.
• Added ornithine alpha ketoglutarate and n-acetyl l-cysteine.
• Selenium, copper and manganese.

If you want to bring your sleep hygiene to the next level, check out Kinetica Zinc Mag+ today.

Kinetica Sports top tip: Why not try Kinetica Sports Whey Protein too? Both our Whey Protein and Lean Active Protein products contain tryptophan, an important amino acid. Tryptophan breaks down into serotonin in the body, which in turn becomes melatonin, a key ingredient in the process of falling asleep. It can also help to prevent muscle breakdown overnight. We recommend taking 1-2 scoops of these products before bed.

For another great product to support your sleep, you might want to consider incorporating our Collagen Shots into your diet. These supplements contain glycine, which has been shown to potentially improve sleep quality and reduce daytime fatigue over time10.

Kinetica Sports: let us be your how

Only you know what drives you; what makes you hit the gym, head to training every day, or stick to an exercise routine. But, whether you’re a casual weekend warrior or professional athlete, let Kinetica be your ‘how’ and help you reach your goals.

Our excellent collection of health, fitness, and sleep supplements are designed to support your performance. Of course, to do this you need supplements you can trust. That’s why our Zinc Mag+ sleep supplements, and other products in our range, are strictly tested in compliance with WADA and Informed Sport guidelines to ensure the only ingredients in there are ones to help you be the best.

Interested in learning more about our range? Check out the Kinetica Sports blog for more buying guides and useful supplement information…