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Magnesium: Which Form is Right for You?

One of the questions I have bee getting a lot lately is, “Which magnesium should I be taking?” And I get it—walk into any health store or scroll through an online supplement aisle, and you’ll find magnesium in what seems like a dozen different forms.
But not all magnesium is created equal. Choosing the right form depends on your unique health goals.

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Weight Loss, Nutrition, Heart Health Carin Nielsen, MD Weight Loss, Nutrition, Heart Health Carin Nielsen, MD

GLP—1 Agonists & Weight Management - My Approach

If you’ve been following the buzz in the health and wellness world, chances are you’ve heard of GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound). Initially developed to manage type 2 diabetes, these medications have now emerged as groundbreaking tools in the fight against overweight and obesity.

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Supplements, Heart Health, Energy, Mitochondria Carin Nielsen, MD Supplements, Heart Health, Energy, Mitochondria Carin Nielsen, MD

Spotlight on CoQ10

CoQ10 is a nutrient that supports mitochondrial function for cellular energy production and also acts as an antioxidant. It can be synthesized in the body, but its production declines with age.

Other reasons that CoQ10 levels can decline in the body include an increased demand in certain tissues, other nutritional deficiencies, or the use of statin medications (common medications for cholesterol levels).

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