Do Calcium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium Levels Affect Jump Performance in Elite Athletes?

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the effects of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium levels on the vertical jump performance of elite athletes. A total of 71 volunteer athletes (20 women, 51 men) took part in the study, the mean age of the participants was 19.73±2.34 years. Blood samples were taken from the athletes to measure calcium, magnesium and phosphorus levels, followed by vertical jump tests. A simple regression analysis was performed to determine the influence of participants on the dependent variable jump performance and the independent variables calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. Pearson correlation analysis was used to look for a relationship with the same parameters. The results showed that the athletes' calcium (9.52±0.36 mg/dL), magnesium (2.06±0.15 mg/dL), and phosphorus (3.72±0.49 mg/dL) levels had no significant effect on vertical jump performance, power, average speed, or flight time. These results may be due to the athletes' mineral levels being within optimal ranges, indicating that additional mineral intake might not have a significant impact on performance. The study revealed that the mineral levels of elite athletes were within normal limits and did not affect their performance. This information is crucial for designing training programs and strategies to enhance performance. The research emphasizes that multiple factors influence athletes' performance and that calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus levels are just a few of these factors. Having optimal levels of these minerals may not be sufficient to enhance performance. Therefore, future studies should compare the performance of athletes with different levels of these minerals.

Keywords

• Macro and Micro Minerals
• Vertical Jump
• Elite Athletes

Elit Sporcularda Kalsiyum, Fosfor ve Magnezyum Seviyeleri Sıçrama Performansını Etkiler mi?

Abstract

Bu çalışma, elit sporcularda kalsiyum, fosfor ve magnezyum seviyelerinin dikey sıçrama performansına etkisini araştırmayı amaçlamıştır. Araştırmaya 71 gönüllü sporcu (20 kadın, 51 erkek) katılmıştır. Katılımcıların ortalama yaşı 19,73±2,34’tür. Sporcuların kan örnekleri alınıp kalsiyum, magnezyum ve fosfor seviyeleri ölçülmüş, ardından dikey sıçrama testleri yapılmıştır. Katılımcıların bağımlı değişken sıçrama performansı ve bağımsız değişkenler kalsiyum, fosfor ve magnezyum üzerine etkisini belirlemek için basit regresyon analizi yapılmıştır. Yine aynı parametreler üzerinde ilişki aramak için Pearson Korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Sonuçlar, sporcuların kalsiyum (9,52±0,36 mg/dL), magnezyum (2,06±0,15 mg/dL) ve fosfor (3,72±0,49 mg/dL) seviyelerinin dikey sıçrama performansı, güç, ortalama hız ve havada kalma süresi üzerinde anlamlı bir etkisinin olmadığını göstermiştir. Bu sonuçlar, sporcuların mineral seviyelerinin optimal düzeylerde olmasından kaynaklanabilir. Araştırma, elit sporcuların mineral seviyelerinin normal sınırlar içinde olduğunu ve bu seviyelerin performanslarını etkilemediğini ortaya koymuştur. Bu durum, sporcuların antrenman programlarının ve performanslarını geliştirmek için kullanılan stratejilerin tasarlanmasında dikkate alınması gereken önemli bir bilgidir. Araştırma, sporcuların performansını etkileyen birçok faktör olduğunu ve kalsiyum, magnezyum ve fosfor seviyelerinin sadece birkaç faktörden biri olduğunu vurgulamaktadır. Bu minerallerin optimal seviyede olması, sporcuların performanslarını artırmada yeterli olamayabilir. Bu nedenle, gelecekteki çalışmalarda farklı mineral seviyelerinde olan sporcuların performanslarının karşılaştırılması önerilmektedir.

Keywords

• Makro ve Mikro Mineraller
• Dikey Sıçrama
• Elit Sporcular

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