What is Magnesium Test? Relation to Calcium and Potassium Metabolism? What does this test indicate? What should your Magnesium levels be? How is it done? Everything around this, that you should know, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
What is magnesium?
Magnesium is a mineral.
Magnesium is an essential mineral in all enzyme processes. Magnesium stabilizes the structure of DNA and RNA and is related to calcium and potassium metabolism.
Magnesium normal the blood pressure.
What is the normal range of magnesium in the body?
Normal range: 0.7–1 mmol/L
What happens if your magnesium level is too high?
Hypermagnesia causes:
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Laxative abuse
• Renal failure
• Hypothyroidism
• Addison disease
• Dehydration
•Confusion
•A headache
What happens if your magnesium level is low?
Hypomagnesia causes:
•Osteoporosis
•Loss of appetite
•Weakness
•Sleepiness
•Asthma
•Muscle twitches and cramps
•High blood pressure
•Irregular heartbeat
How to prepare for the test?
No preparation is needed.
Why you need this test?
•If you are alcoholic
•have an eating disorder or a poor diet
• If you have diabetes
•If you have a kidney problem
•are taking magnesium or calcium supplements
•High or less calcium or potassium levels in your blood.
Food to eat which are rich in magnesium?
Foods rich in magnesium include green vegetables (like spinach and peas), nuts and seeds, whole grains, lentils, chickpeas, beans, and some shellfish.
For more information, you can visit NHS and Medline Plus.
