How Does Magnesium Support Weight Loss?
Magnesium is a mineral essential to basic human function, particularly for the heart, muscles, and nerves. It may also play a role in supporting a healthy weight by influencing several processes involved in weight loss. Here are some ways magnesium may help with weight management.
1. Improves Insulin Sensitivity: Magnesium helps enhance your body’s response to insulin, a hormone that helps move glucose (sugar) into cells. When your body does not respond to insulin, glucose builds up in the blood. This condition is called insulin resistance.
With insulin resistance, your body makes more insulin to offset high blood sugar levels. High insulin levels may increase body fat storage.
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