Dynamic and static endurance before and after 14 days of zinc treatment. ZINC A deficiency decreases muscle strength and endurance. Zinc is an anabolic element and promotes healing, tissue repair, and muscle growth. Zinc also increases the effect of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1, Growth Hormone, and Testosterone. A deficiency decreases oxygen delivery to muscle tissue.
Magnesium promotes muscle strength, endurance, and relaxation.
Magnesium also activates enzymes necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates and amino acids. The body's maximum daily release of growth hormone occurs about 90 minutes after going to sleep. Both zinc and magnesium increase the effect of growth hormone. Zinc also promotes the anabolic effect of testosterone, and magnesium increases muscle relaxation. Healing, tissue repair, and muscle growth are maximized during sleep.