Magnesium is a mineral that is vital for energy production, muscle contraction, nerve function, and the maintenance of bone health.
Methodology
Colormetric
- Hypomagnesemia may result from insufficient intake, alcoholism, impaired gastrointestinal absorption, increased gastrointestinal, or urinary loss. Hypermagnesemia is rarely due to dietary sources but is usually the result of an excretion problem or excessive supplementation. Increased levels may be seen in kidney failure, hyperparathyroidism, hypothyroidism , dehydration, and with the use of magnesium-containing antacids or laxatives.
- Hypermagnesemia is rarely due to dietary sources but is usually the result of an excretion problem or excessive supplementation. Increased levels may be seen in kidney failure, hyperparathyroidism, hypothyroidism , dehydration, and with the use of magnesium-containing antacids or laxatives.
