Magnesium: normal values, pathological variations, roles.

Question 1

Magnesium normal value

Answer 1

1.6-2.4 mg/dl

Question 2

Magnesium roles

Answer 2

• muscle contraction and relaxation
• cell functions
• influences PTH
• enzymatic cofactor for many intracellular enzymes
• enzymatic cofactor for all enzymes that have ATP as a substrate

Question 3

Magnesium variations

Answer 3

1. Hypermagnesemia (high magnesium levels) = excessive intake, kidney problems, certain medications
2. hypomagnesemia (low magnesium levels) = malnutrition, malabsorption, medications.