Magnesium Glycinate

If you’ve been trying—and struggling—to shed unwanted pounds, you might not be getting enough magnesium. The vital mineral is linked to a bunch of processes in your body that are connected to weight—from regulating nerve and muscle function to balancing blood sugar levels, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) (). But can supplementing with magnesium help you lose weight? Magnesium isn’t the next Ozempic—you can’t pop a magnesium supplement and expect pounds to drop off.

Medically reviewed by Nick Dahl, D.O. and Jim Staheli, D.O. Aging is a guaranteed part of life. Even with all the advancements in health and wellness these days, scientists have still not found the antidote to aging, according to a 2021 study published in the journal Nature (1), the aging process is “unstoppable.” The good news: you can age well by staying active, eating a healthy diet, and taking the right anti-aging vitamins and supplements that support the aging process.

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