The Claim
Magnesium supplementation in older adults with pre-diabetes and hypomagnesemia is associated with alterations in lipid and insulin resistance-related metabolic pathways.
What the research says
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In older adults with pre-diabetes and low magnesium levels, taking magnesium supplements is linked to changes in metabolic processes related to fat metabolism and insulin resistance.
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Exploratory metabolomic analysis in older adults with pre-diabetes and hypomagnesemia suggests magnesium supplementation is associated with alterations in lipid and insulin resistance-related metabolic pathways, but these findings are hypothesis-generating and require validation.
When magnesium levels rise in the blood, more magnesium enters muscle and fat cells, where it helps activate the insulin receptor. This triggers a chain reaction that moves glucose transporters to the cell surface, pulling glucose out of the blood. At the same time, magnesium changes the levels of certain fat-related molecules in the blood, which may help the cells respond better to insulin.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that taking magnesium pills changed some blood chemicals related to fat and insulin in older adults with pre-diabetes, but it’s just a first look — more research is needed to know if it really helps.
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