Micronutrients & recovery
Oral magnesium supplementation (median 15 mmol/day or 360 mg/day) for 4–16 weeks significantly reduces fasting plasma glucose levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
If you have Type 2 diabetes, taking a magnesium supplement (around 360 mg/day of elemental magnesium) for at least a month may help lower your fasting blood sugar. However, it does not appear to significantly change your long-term average blood sugar (HbA1c) over the short term. It is safe for most, though it can cause mild stomach upset. Always consult your doctor before starting, especially if you have kidney issues.
After a median duration of 12 weeks, the weighted mean post-intervention fasting glucose was significantly lower in the treatment groups compared with the placebo groups [−0.56 mmol/l (95% CI, −1.10 to −0.02 mmol/l); P = 0.03]
Why this rating
Meta-analysis of 9 randomized double-blind controlled trials, though limited by short duration and heterogeneity.
Source
Effects of oral magnesium supplementation on glycaemic control in Type 2 diabetes: a meta‐analysis of randomized double‐blind controlled trials
Yiqing Song et al. · Diabetic Medicine · 2006
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