Electrolytes and GLP-1s: Why You're Cramping and What to Do
Cramps, headaches, and restless sleep on a GLP-1 are almost always downstream of low sodium and low potassium. Here is what the research says about electrolytes.
ESNTL Research Log · 5 min read · Updated July 11, 2026
Why it happens
Eating less food means eating less sodium. It also usually means fewer mineral-rich foods such as leafy greens, potatoes, beans and nuts, so potassium and magnesium intake can decline.
The research on hydration and minerals
These are floors, not maximums. Anyone with kidney or heart conditions should have their doctor set the numbers.
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