Better Performance and Recovery

Strong performance is nothing without recovery

Magnesium nutrition is an area that no serious athlete can afford to overlook.


Magnesium is the single most important mineral for sports nutrition. It is vital for optimal muscle function and recovery, skeletal strength, energy production, and assists in sustaining the high oxygen consumption necessary for athletic performance.

Magnesium's role in sports performance and recovery

Whether you’re a professional athlete or just a casual gym goer, transdermal magnesium supplementation can help you train harder, perform better and recover faster.

Magnesium for muscle recovery and strength

BetterYou Magnesium effectively replaces magnesium lost through sweat and the exacerbated metabolism of exercise, but also helps to reduce tight and stiff muscles and dramatically encourages muscle recovery and reduces the potential onset of future discomfort – known to reduce regular and effective training.

Magnesium for energy

Magnesium is the most important element in the key metabolic process our bodies use to produce energy, called ATP. The primary currency of sustained energy is oxygen, our most efficient and effective energy source.

Magnesium for endurance

Athletic endurance and strength performance increases significantly when a large amount of magnesium is supplemented transdermally and orally. To put it simply, sub-optimal dietary dramatically magnesium intake impairs athletic performance.

Hyrox Official Recovery Partner

An essential part of performance is prioritising recovery. In 2024 we were proud to be the Official Recovery Partner of Hyrox London Olympia. From taking over the recovery zone offering Magnesium Oils and Gels to ease sore muscles to hydrating the masses with our Magnesium waters it was amazing to be part of such an incredible weekend.

Our BetterYou team was available on our stand for participants and supporters to pop by and find out abit more about our Magnesium products and to take part in our hang tough challenge! We also provided the Macmillan team with some Magnesium Oils and lotions to use for their free massages for those taking part.

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Elite Athletes

Huddersfield Giants

Muscle recovery for high-impact professionals

Atlantic rowers

Seas the Day

8000 miles non-stop and unsupported. Magnesium is the ultimate endurance
mineral.

Personal Trainers

The Boss Lady

A personal trainer’s choice for optimal performance.

Optimal magnesium within our cells allows our muscles, stressed from exercise, to repair naturally and follow the natural adaptation process so that the body ‘learns’ from the sessions and growth and development is consistent.  


Our pioneering and award-winning range of Magnesium encourages a ‘fast-tracked’ but natural muscle recovery by dramatically improving the metabolic (cellular) clearance process.

Educational videos

The Magnesium effect

The science behind magnesium’s role in muscle recovery and optimal performance

Magnesium Oil tingle or sting? Don't ignore this common deficiency sign
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Magnesium Oil tingle or sting? Don't ignore this common deficiency sign

How BetterYou revolutionised Magnesium supplementation | The untold origin story
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How BetterYou revolutionised Magnesium supplementation | The untold origin story

The Secret Behind BetterYou’s Transdermal Magnesium | A 20-Year Legacy
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The Secret Behind BetterYou’s Transdermal Magnesium | A 20-Year Legacy

Behind the brand

Magnesium Sports Science

Download these in-depth guides to magnesium’s fundamental role in sports performance.

How to use magnesium for optimal performance
The sports science of Transdermal Magnesium
Sports studies with magnesium
Clinical Studies

We’re at the forefront of vitamin absorption research

Our formulations are continually tested and validated through independent clinical trials, ensuring every product delivers proven absorption every time.

BetterYou are at the forefront of absorption research
Transdermal Magnesium & Mineral Balance (Watkins & Josling, 2010)

Key findings:

In just 12 weeks, participants using BetterYou Magnesium Oil increased their cellular magnesium levels by an average of 59.7%. The study also found a 25.2% improvement in calcium–magnesium balance, a key marker for healthy muscle, bone and nerve function. In addition, 78% of participants showed signs of detoxification of heavy-metals, highlighting the wider benefits of restoring optimal magnesium levels. 


A study to determine the impact of Transdermal Magnesium treatment on serum levels and whole body CaMg ratios. Watkins K, Josling PD European Journal of Nutritional Research September 2010
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Vitamin D Oral Spray in Gaelic Footballers (Todd et al., 2017)

Key findings:

BetterYou Vitamin D Oral Spray supplementation significantly improved vitamin D levels by around 36 nmol/L, compared with the placebo group. This clearly shows that the spray is an effective way to increase vitamin D levels. 


Vitamin D3 supplementation using an oral spray solution resolves deficiency but has no effect on VO₂ max in Gaelic footballers.
 Todd JJ, McSorley EM, Pourshahidi LK, Madigan SM, Laird E, Healy M, Magee PJ. Northern Ireland Centre for Food and Health, University of Ulster.

Transdermal Magnesium Cream (Kass et al., 2017)

Key findings: 

In this pilot study, participants applying BetterYou magnesium cream (56 mg/day) saw noticeable increases in serum magnesium, especially in non-athletes, where the rise was statistically significant. Urinary magnesium also increased more than in the placebo group, showing that magnesium absorbed through the skin can have a significant impact on your magnesium levels. 


Kass, L., Weekes, J., & Carpenter, L. (2017). Effect of transdermal magnesium cream on serum and urinary magnesium levels in humans: A pilot study.

In Vitro Transdermal Delivery of Magnesium (Heard, 2011)


Key findings:

In the clinical trial by Cardiff University, magnesium from the BetterYou topical magnesium chloride solution was successfully shown to pass through skin. The study also found that the act of massaging the solution into the skin to delivering such a high dose, underlining the importance of proper application for effective magnesium delivery. 


Heard, C. (2011). In vitro transdermal delivery of magnesium. Cardiff School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University.

Sublingual Vitamin D – University of Sheffield

Key Findings:

This study showed that a sublingual (oral spray) vitamin D supplement is a reliable and effective way to raise vitamin D levels, with blood concentrations increasing by around 2 nmol/L per day. Participants also found the spray a convenient and preferred method of supplementation, demonstrating that oral sprays work just as well as capsules while offering added ease of use. 


University of Sheffield. Efficacy and comparative uptake rates of sublingual and capsular vitamin D preparations.

Buccal Spray vs Soft Gel Capsules (Satia et al., 2015)

Key findings:

This study showed that the BetterYou Vitamin D buccal spray can deliver vitamin D directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the gut. Serum vitamin D₃ levels increased up to 2.6 times higher than with soft gel capsules, making it a faster, more efficient way to correct deficiency, even for people with impaired intestinal absorption.


Satia MC, Mukim AG, Tibrewala KD, Bhavsar MS. A randomised two-way cross-over study comparing absorption of vitamin D₃ buccal spray and soft gelatin capsule in healthy subjects and patients with intestinal malabsorption. Ethicare Clinical Trial Services, Ahmedabad, India, 2015.

Vitamin D and Quality of Life in IBS (Tazzymanet al.)

Key Findings:

This pilot trial found that many people with IBS have low vitamin D levels , and these deficiencies may worsen symptoms and reduce quality of life. Correcting vitamin D insufficiency could help reduce the impact of IBS on daily wellbeing, supporting better comfort and health overall. 


Tazzyman S., Richards N., Trueman A.R., Evans A.L., Grant V.A., Garaiova I., Plummer S.F., Williams E.A., Corfe B.M. Vitamin D associates with improved quality of life in participants with irritable bowel syndrome.

Transdermal Magnesium & Fibromyalgia (Engen et al., 2017)


Key findings: 

In this 4-week pilot study, daily use of BetterYou Transdermal Magnesium Chloride led to rapid and meaningful improvements in quality of life for people with fibromyalgia. Participants reported reduced pain, cramps, fatigue, and better mobility, with measurable gains appearing within just two weeks. This suggests that magnesium absorbed through the skin can provide real, day-to-day relief for those living with fibromyalgia.


Engen DJ, McAllister SJ, Whipple MO, Cha SS, Dion LJ, Vincent A, Bauer BA, Wahner-Roedler DL. Effects of transdermal magnesium chloride on quality of life for patients with fibromyalgia: a feasibility study. 2017.


BetterYouOral Spray Vitamin D₃ Delivery (Hassanali et al., 2017)


Key Findings:

This study showed that BetterYou Vitamin D Oral Spray delivers vitamin D₃ effectively through the tissues of the mouth, bypassing the digestive system. The spray provides a rapid, steady, and reliable absorption, ensuring a more constant supply of vitamin D₃ compared with traditional oral supplements. 


Hassanali Z., Houston D.M., Heard C. (2017). Analysis of the oral delivery of vitamin D₃ from BetterYou DLux spray formulations. Cardiff School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University.

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Rate of change of circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D following sublingual and capsular vitamin D preparations

Key finding: A sublingual vitamin D spray is an effective mode of delivery for supplementation in a healthy population.

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