Minerals & Electrolytes

If you're on semaglutide or tirzepatide and dealing with constipation, you've probably stared at a wall of Amazon magnesium listings and wondered which one actually helps. The short answer: magnesium citrate is the right starting point for most GLP-1 users, but the form matters more than the brand, and most labels are designed to confuse […]

If you're on Wegovy, Ozempic, or Zepbound and searching for the best electrolyte drink for GLP-1 nausea, the short answer is: LMNT Recharge is the pick for most users — zero sugar, high sodium, ORS-adjacent ratios, and no ingredients that conflict with your weight-loss goals. But "best" depends on your nausea pattern, sodium tolerance, and

When to take magnesium for sleep: a registered dietitian explains timing windows, food pairings, dose splitting, and the drugs that need 4-hour separation.

A doctor’s selenium guide: the narrow safe range, why Brazil nut variability makes pills risky, the thyroid evidence, and the SELECT diabetes signal.

Magnesium glycinate vs citrate for sleep: a dietitian compares absorption, gut tolerance, dose, and which form fits your specific sleep complaint.

A registered dietitian compares calcium bioavailability across citrate, carbonate, hydroxyapatite, and lactate, with food timing and a pick for your goal.

Selenium bioavailability compared: methylselenocysteine vs selenomethionine vs selenite, SELECT trial lessons, Hashimoto’s dosing, and the toxicity ceiling.

A registered dietitian on electrolytes for athletes: how much sodium your sweat actually loses, why fluid beats sugar for hydration, and what to buy.

A registered dietitian on keto flu: it’s mostly sodium loss from dropping insulin. The fix is more sodium plus magnesium, and it has to be zero-carb.