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I'm diabetic, have stage 4 breast cancer and always very low on magnesium. i get iv mag every 3 weeks but was wondering if i could drink powerade zero and take a supplement in between infusions? tia?

Q: i'm diabetic, have stage 4 breast cancer and always very low on magnesium. i get iv mag every 3 weeks but was wondering if i could drink powerade zero and take a supplement in between infusions? tia?

: First and most important is to find out why the magnesium is low. In tithe meantime, Gatorade should be fine

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Dr. Udaya Kabadi answered

First and most important is to find out why the magnesium is low. In tithe meantime, Gatorade should be fine

Answered 11/1/2021

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A member asked:

I'm diabetic, have stage 4 breast cancer and always very low on magnesium. i get iv mag every 3 weeks but was wondering if i could drink powerade zero and take a supplement in between infusions? tia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Udaya Kabadi answered

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