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Magnesium supplementation on GLP-1 — looking for input

Dr.DermMIA Sun, Mar 9, 2025 at 9:11 AM 41 replies 2,144 viewsPage 1 of 9
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Dr.DermMIA
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Mar 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM#1

How do you all handle magnesium supplementation on glp-1 looking for?

Looking for practical tips, not theoretical. What does your actual routine look like? Step by step if possible.

I have tried what my doctor suggested but it is not working great.

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Mar 9, 2025 at 10:53 AM#2

To answer the question about Magnesium supplementation on GLP-1 looking for input — in my experience this comes down to a few key factors.

I have been dealing with this for over a year now, and what I have found is that individual responses really do vary. That said, the general consensus on Magnesium supplementation on seems solid.

What specifically worked for me: getting baseline labs before making any changes. I would suggest Dr.DermMIA try the same approach and reporting back.

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Mar 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM#3
kate.chem said:
I have been dealing with this for over a year now, and what I have found is that individual response

Completely agree with kate.chem. I would add that Magnesium supplementation on also has implications for long-term metabolic health that sometimes get overlooked in these discussions.

In my case, following a similar approach led to significant improvements compared to what I was doing before.

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Mar 9, 2025 at 11:27 AM#4

Subscribing to this thread. Magnesium supplementation is exactly what I've been researching. 🙏

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Mar 9, 2025 at 11:44 AM#5

As a pharmacist, I want to add some clinical context to this discussion on Magnesium supplementation on GLP-1 .

Building on what Dr.DermMIA said — the evidence base here is robust. The key publications to reference are from the SUSTAIN program[1].

Key clinical points:

  1. Efficacy is dose-dependent and typically requires 4-5 weeks to reach steady state
  2. Side effect profile is predictable and usually manageable with standard protocols
  3. Monitoring should include baseline labs and follow-up at 3-month intervals
  4. Patient education significantly improves outcomes and adherence

Standard disclaimer: this is educational, not individualized medical advice.

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[1] See thread title for relevant study identification.
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