ATP Science Z-MAG

 Z-Mag contains bioavailable forms of Magnesium, Zinc, Taurine and Organic Selenium to promote optimal health. These nutrients are involved in supporting muscular relaxation, quality sleep, immune health, energy levels, bone mineral density and reduced nervous tension and stress.

Product Features

• Enhance Energy.
• Support Cardiovascular Health.
• Improve Immunity.
• Deep Restorative Sleep.
• Reduce Muscle Tension, Cramps and Twitches.
• Maintain Bone Health.
• Reduce Mild Stress and Anxiety.

Due to the lack of a holistic approach to conventional modern-day farming practices, soils are becomming depeted of mycelium, beneficial micro-organisms and minerals. As plants cannot produce minerals, deficienct soil leads to deificient plants, then deficient humans.

Zinc is perhaps only second to magnesium in its ability to impact human health, contained in ZMST at 5mg per 2 capsules. This is due to the sheer number of roles it plays in the human body. A 2011 study of Australia and New Zealanders demonstrated that those at the greatest risk for zinc deficiency are toddlers, adolescents, the institutionalised elderly and diabetics¹. However, anyone with an inadequate diet or high demands for this nutrient are susceptible.

Zinc is important for maintaining insulin sensitivity, promoting healing, supporting hormonal balance and maintaining antioxidant status via an enzyme called superoxide dismutase, amongst many other important roles^2,3,4. This makes  Z-Mag an extremely relevant supplement for human health.

When it comes to supplementation, Magnesium is perhaps one of the most well known nutrients. Many use it for its calming benefits as it relaxes muscle tissue helping to reduce cramps and twitches, and helps to calm the mind, where it functions as a GABA agonist, supporting Melatonin production and sleep quality⁵. Each capsule of ATP Science Z-Mag contains 100mg of elemental magnesium.

Evidence shows that Magnesium can reduce anxiety in susceptible persons and even improve insulin sensitivity^6,7. Research undertaken back in 1991 indicated that 50% of men and 39% of women consume less than the RDI for this nutrient⁸. The RDI is the most basic amount of a nutrient that we need, though it does not represent an optimal level of any vital nutrient.

Selenium is needed for a competent and robust immune response, as well as supporting activity of the thyroid hormones, and the most powerful antioxidant enzyme that the human body produces: glutathione peroxidase^9,10,11,12.  Selenium status is not ideal in Australia, and even worse in New Zealand, which directly correlates with soil content^13,14. A little bit of supplementation of this crucial mineral can go a long way.

Taurine has been added for its synergistic relationship with magnesium. Z-Mag is a fantastic way to support specific status of some key minerals, ensuring that our immune system, antioxidant enzymes, thyroid, neurological and musculoskeletal systems are supported.

References

1. Gibson R.S. and Health A-L.M. Population groups at risk of zinc deficiency in Australia and New Zealand. Nutrition and Dietetics. 2011 Vol 68;2

2. Momen-Heravi M et al. The effects of zinc supplementation on wound healing and metaboic status in patients with diabetic foot ulcer: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Wound Repair and Regeneration. 2017 Vol 25;3 p.512-520

3. Prasad A.S., et al. Zinc status and serum testosterone levels of healthy adults. Nutrition. 1996 Vol 12;5 p.344-348

4. Tainer JA et al. Structure and mechanism of copper, zinc superoxide dismutase. Nature. 1983 Vol 306;5940 p.284-287

5. Abbasi B et al. The effect of magnesium supplementation on primary insomnia in elderly: a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2012 Vol 17;12 p.1161-1169

6. Boyle NB et al. The effects of magnesium supplementation on subjective anxiety and stress - a systematic review. Nutrients. 2017 Vol 9;5

7. Morais JBS et al. Effect of magnesium supplementation on insulin resistance in humans: A systematic review. Nutrition 2017 Vol 38 p.54-60

8. Baghurst KI et al. ZInc and magnesium status of Australian adults. Nutrition Research. 1991 Vol 11 p.23-32

9. Hoffmann PR and Berry MJ. The Influence of selenium on immune responses. Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. 2008 Vol 52;11 p.1273-1280

10. Ventura M et al. Selenium and Thyroid Disease: from pathophysiology to treatment. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2017

11. Bouvier N and Millart H. Relationships between selenium deficiency and 3,5,3'-triiodothyronine (T3) synthesis. Annales d'endocrinologie. 1997 Vol 58;4 p.310-315

12. Baker R.D., et al. Selenium regulation of glutathione peroxidase in human hepatoma cell line Hep3B. Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics. 1993, Vol 304;1 p.53-57

13. Lyons G.H., et al. Selenium in Australia: selenium status and biofortification of wheat for better health. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology. 2005 Vol 19;1 p.75-82

14. Thomson C.D. Selenium and iodine intakes and status in New Zealand and Australia. British Journal of Nutrition. 2004 Vol 91;5 p.661-672

How to Use ATP Science Z-Mag

Take 1-2 Capsules twice daily with food or as directed by your Healthcare Practitioner.