Magnesium Deficiency May Lead to Lung Disease

Published: August 18, 2026

Doctor examining man's lungs

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is the major monitor of nutritional deficiency and consumption in the US. In a recent study, NHANES looked at 30,044 people to explore the association between chronic lung disease, such as asthma or emphysema, and magnesium depletion.

They looked at a few key factors that cause magnesium depletion, such as PPI antacid, diuretic use, or excessive alcohol use. They found that these were associated with as much as a 34% increased risk of having chronic lung disease, and a 59% higher risk of dying.

Using GLP-1 medications would compound this risk of magnesium loss even further. This is one more reason why I recommend that everyone should be on a good, high-potency multivitamin that contains magnesium.

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

is one of the most frequently quoted post viral CFS, fibromyalgia, energy, sleep and pain medical authorities in the world. He is the author of 12 books including You Can Heal from Long Covid, the best-selling From Fatigued to Fantastic!, Pain Free 1-2-3, The Complete Guide to Beating Sugar Addiction, Real Cause Real Cure, The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution, and the popular free Smart Phone app Cures A-Z. He is the lead author of eight research studies and three medical textbook chapters on effective treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Dr. Teitelbaum appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide, including past appearances on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and FoxNewsHealth.

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