magnesium

GLP-1 drugs can cause weight loss, which results in an estimated 25% decline in musculoskeletal mass and increases the risk of fractures, especially for older adults. To mitigate this risk, patients should pair GLP-1 use with exercise and strength training while maintaining proper nutrition high in protein, calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium.

NHS clinicians are routinely addressing misinformation about dietary supplements like turmeric, St John’s wort, and magnesium, often sourced from social media. Two out of five frontline health workers encounter patients with inaccurate supplement claims at least weekly.