Magnesium Flashcards
1
Q
What are the symptoms of hypermagnesia?
A
- Digestive symptoms
- Irregular heartbeat
- Fatal consequences
2
Q
What are the symptoms of hypomagnesia?
A
- Lethargy
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Cramps
- Seizures
- Heart arrhythmias
3
Q
What is the purpose of magnesium?
A
-Nerve and muscle function
-BSL
-BP
-Makes protein
-Bone
DNA
4
Q
Where is magnesium stored?
A
- 60% in bones
- 30% in muscles
- 10% in tissues
5
Q
What is hypermagnesia?
A
-Excess magnesium in bloodstream
6
Q
What is hypomagnesia?
A
-Too little magnesium
7
Q
What is the cause of hypermagnesia?
A
-Caused by renal failure or poor kidneys.
8
Q
What is the cause of hypomagnesia?
A
- Caused by decreased GI absorption (diarrhoea and inadequate diet intake).
- Increased renal loss.
