II. Physiology

  1. Magnesium is Cofactor in enzymatic reactions
    1. Sodium-Potassium ATPase pump
    2. Blocks Neuromuscular transmission
    3. Protein and DNA/RNA synthesis
    4. Cellular energy production and storage
    5. Cell growth, reproduction
  2. Magnesium Deficiency effects (see Hypomagnesemia)
    1. Cardiac Arrhythmia
    2. Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation
    3. Cardiac Insufficiency
    4. Sudden Cardiac Death

III. Labs

IV. Preparations: Medications

V. Preparations: Natural Sources

  1. Foods with 70-90 mg Magnesium per serving
    1. Halibut (3 oz)
    2. Almonds or cashews (1 oz)
    3. Spinach (1/2 cup)
  2. Foods with 40-60 mg Magnesium per serving
    1. Instant oatmeal (1 cup)
    2. Baked potato with skin (1 medium)
    3. Yogurt (8 oz)
    4. Brown rice (1/2 cup)
  3. Foods with 20-40 mg Magnesium per serving
    1. Kidney beans (1/2 cup)
    2. Banana (1 medium)
    3. Milk (1 cup)

VI. Adverse Effects

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Cost: Medications

magnesium (on 12/21/2022 at Medicaid.Gov Survey of pharmacy drug pricing)
MAGNESIUM CITRATE SOLUTION Generic OTC $0.01 per ml
MAGNESIUM OXIDE 400 MG TABLET Generic OTC $0.03 each