SUPPLEMENTAL
ELECTROLYTES
for Energy Metabolism, Muscle Function,
and a Healthy Inflammatory Response

Electrolyte formulas are typically used to replace minerals lost due to fluid loss such as sweating, after exercise or surgery, in hot climates, and during periods of sickness.

The global sports drink industry is estimated to reach $22 billion by 2031. However, many electrolyte formulas often do not contain the potent doses of essential minerals like magnesium and calcium supported by recent scientific studies and experts in advanced nutrition. In addition, they are often laden with substances that impair glycemic control and health, such as sugars and artificial sweeteners.

High-quality, conscientiously developed electrolyte formulations, on the other hand, may help your patients and clients to enjoy key benefits, including supporting energy metabolism, muscle function, and a healthy inflammatory response without the disadvantages of inferior products.

Energy Metabolism

Electrolytes such as magnesium and taurine play a key role in energy metabolism. Among participants with metabolic syndrome (Met-S), low magnesium levels were present, and magnesium supplementation was shown to improve MetS by reducing blood pressure, hyperglycemia, and hypertriglyceridemia–helping to balance carbohydrate metabolism. When combined with exercise, taurine supplementation can also improve VO2 max, anaerobic performance, and recovery, and promote healthier adipose tissue.

Muscle Function

Specific minerals are instrumental in supporting effective muscle function. Potassium, for example, is needed for proper nerve transmission and muscle contraction. In addition, perhaps due to enhanced ATP generation and support for muscle function, endurance runners supplemented with potassium phosphate experience lower ratings of perceived exertion during equivalent exercise intensities than those receiving placebo, suggesting potassium may reduce perceived exertion with moderate exercise.

Magnesium helps to regulate the release of calcium ions in muscle cells, ensuring that the muscle contracts smoothly and efficiently. Magnesium is also needed by enzymes involved in muscle contraction and relaxation, the production and regulation of neurotransmitters needed for muscle activity, and many ATP-generating reactions. Suboptimal magnesium levels may lead to muscle weakness, cramps, and other muscle issues, whereas supplementation with magnesium has been shown to support the body's inflammatory response as well as help with muscle soreness that occurs after strenuous exercise after less than one week.

Inflammatory Response

Recent studies suggest that taurine may support the body's inflammatory response in adipose cells. Taurine supplementation has been shown to affect adiponectin levels and inflammation markers, as well as support lipid peroxidation among individuals with an elevated BMI. As stated above, magnesium plays a role in supporting a healthy inflammatory response, making it particularly important with exercise and all forms of physical activity.

Electrolyte Forte is a novel formulation from Biotics Research containing key nutrients that support healthy energy metabolism, muscle function, and a healthy inflammatory response.

Electrolyte Forte is offered in a great-tasting, watermelon flavored powder. It provides higher doses of key minerals like magnesium, potassium, and calcium than typically provided in electrolyte formulas. Each serving of Electrolyte Forte provides 150 mg of elemental magnesium (as magnesium glycerophosphate), 300 mg of taurine, and clinically beneficial amounts of other key mineral that have diverse roles in human physiology, including those related to muscle function and ATP generation such as 150 mg calcium, 315 mg phosphorus, 320 mg potassium, and 350 mg chloride, while limiting sodium to only 160 mg per serving. Electrolyte Forte is sweetened with monk fruit, and contains no added sugars that may impair glycemic control.

For more information on Electrolyte Forte visit the Biotics Research^® website at www.bioticsresearch.com/electrolyteforte