Swati Deshmukh Swati Deshmukh Asked 7 months ago

How much magnesium should i take for weight loss?

I'm on a weight loss journey and heard about magnesium helping. What's the recommended amount of magnesium I should take for weight loss?

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Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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I agree that magnesium helps metabolism, but 250mg daily is the standard safe dose and you shouldn't exceed it for weight loss.

Kriti Chawla Kriti Chawla Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Magnesium is really helpful for insulin resistance in PCOS, which can indirectly aid weight loss. I take 200mg of magnesium glycinate daily, but please consult your doctor as some forms can cause severe bloating or diarrhea.

Nidhi Shah Nidhi Shah Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Instead of pills, I prefer getting my magnesium from a clean vegetarian diet. Eating pumpkin seeds, almonds, spinach, and black beans daily gives you plenty of natural magnesium to support your weight loss journey safely.

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Rohan Deshpande Rohan Deshpande Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I want to start magnesium to help with my metabolism and weight loss, but I'm worried about stomach issues. Has anyone else experienced stomach upset or cramps from taking magnesium supplements?

Preeti Sen Preeti Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I can only speak from my experience, but my nutritionist put me on 250mg of magnesium aspartate daily when I started my weight loss program. It helped with my sugar cravings, but make sure to ask your own doctor first.

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Sameer Goel Sameer Goel Joined May 2026 5 months ago

A daily dose of 250mg to 300mg of magnesium is great for muscle recovery and metabolic health, but it's not a weight-loss drug. Focus on a solid calorie deficit and regular workouts for actual fat loss.

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