Magnesium
What is Mg in blood tests?
Mg Measurement
Low: Below 1.7mg/dL
High: Above 2.5mg/dL
About Magnesium
Magnesium is essential for muscle function, nerve signaling, and energy production.
The reasons for low Mg
Low magnesium is caused by inadequate intake, chronic stress, excessive alcohol use, medications, or metabolic disorders. To restore levels, increasing dietary intake of leafy greens, nuts, whole grains, and magnesium-rich supplements can help.
The reasons for elevated Mg
High magnesium levels are usually due to excessive supplementation or kidney dysfunction, leading to poor excretion. Managing kidney health, reducing magnesium supplements, and maintaining balanced hydration can help prevent toxicity.
Is it bad too have too high/low Mg?
Low magnesium can lead to muscle cramps, fatigue, irritability, irregular heartbeat, osteoporosis, and increased risk of heart disease.
Excess magnesium can cause nausea, weakness, dangerously low blood pressure, and in severe cases, life-threatening cardiac complications.