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* For this reason, blood levels of magnesium are not an adequate means of establishing the total amount of available magnesium.  
* For this reason, blood levels of magnesium are not an adequate means of establishing the total amount of available magnesium.  
*The normal total serum magnesium ranges between 1.7-2.3 mg/dl (0.70 and 1.10 mmol/L). Around 20% of this is protein bound, 65% is ionized and the rest is bound with various anions/chelators (i.e. [[Adenosine triphosphate|ATP]], [[Adenosine diphosphate|ADP]], [[protein]]s, [[bicarbonate]] and [[citrate]])<ref name="pmid107276692" />.
*The normal total serum magnesium ranges between 1.7-2.3 mg/dl (0.70 and 1.10 mmol/L). Around 20% of this is protein bound, 65% is ionized and the rest is bound with various anions/chelators (i.e. [[Adenosine triphosphate|ATP]], [[Adenosine diphosphate|ADP]], [[protein]]s, [[bicarbonate]] and [[citrate]])<ref name="pmid107276692" />.
*Of the protein bound fraction, 60–70% is associated with albumin and the rest is bound to globulins. Around 5-10% of magnesium is free and is essential in regulating intracellular magnesium.
*Of the protein bound fraction, 60–70% is associated with albumin and the rest is bound to globulins<ref name="pmid3967355">{{cite journal| author=Kroll MH, Elin RJ| title=Relationships between magnesium and protein concentrations in serum. | journal=Clin Chem | year= 1985 | volume= 31 | issue= 2 | pages= 244-6 | pmid=3967355 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=3967355  }}</ref>. Around 5-10% of magnesium is free and is essential in regulating intracellular magnesium.
*[[Magnesium]] is a [[cofactor]] in more than 300 [[enzyme]] regulated reactions. Most importantly forming and using [[ATP]], i.e. [[kinase]].  
*[[Magnesium]] is a [[cofactor]] in more than 300 [[enzyme]] regulated reactions. Most importantly forming and using [[ATP]], i.e. [[kinase]].  
*There is a direct effect on [[sodium]]- (Na), potassium- (K) and calcium (Ca)channels.  
*There is a direct effect on [[sodium]]- (Na), potassium- (K) and calcium (Ca)channels.  

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Overview

The body contains 22-26 grams of magnesium (1,000 mmols). Of this, 60% is located in bone (30% of which is exchangeable and functions as a reservoir to stabilize the serum concentration), 20% in skeletal muscle, 19% in other soft tissues, and < 1% in extracellular fluid. For this reason, blood levels of magnesium are not an adequate means of establishing the total amount of available magnesium. The normal total serum magnesium ranges between 1.7-2.3 mg/dl (0.70 and 1.10 mmol/L). Around 20% of this is protein bound, 65% is ionized and the rest is bound with various anions/chelators (i.e. ATP, ADP, proteins, bicarbonate and citrate). Of the protein bound fraction, 60–70% is associated with albumin and the rest is bound to globulins. Around 5-10% of magnesium is free and is essential in regulating intracellular magnesium. Magnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme regulated reactions. Most importantly forming and using ATP, i.e. kinase. There is a direct effect on sodium- (Na), potassium- (K) and calcium (Ca)channels. Serum ionized magnesium concentration (0.54–0.67 mmol/L) and is narrower than calcium. Acid base disturbances (metabolic acidosis or alkalosis) have little effect on the distribution of serum magnesium. The concentration of magnesium in CSF is around 1.1 mmol/L (55% is free and 45% is bound with other compounds). The higher ultrafiltrable magnesium in CSF compared to serum is due to active transport of magnesium across the blood-brain barrier.

Pathophysiology

Homeostasis

  • The body contains 22-26 grams of magnesium (1,000 mmols)[1]. Of this, 60% is located in bone (30% of which is exchangeable and functions as a reservoir to stabilize the serum concentration), 20% in skeletal muscle, 19% in other soft tissues, and < 1% in extracellular fluid.
  • For this reason, blood levels of magnesium are not an adequate means of establishing the total amount of available magnesium.
  • The normal total serum magnesium ranges between 1.7-2.3 mg/dl (0.70 and 1.10 mmol/L). Around 20% of this is protein bound, 65% is ionized and the rest is bound with various anions/chelators (i.e. ATP, ADP, proteins, bicarbonate and citrate)[1].
  • Of the protein bound fraction, 60–70% is associated with albumin and the rest is bound to globulins[2]. Around 5-10% of magnesium is free and is essential in regulating intracellular magnesium.
  • Magnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme regulated reactions. Most importantly forming and using ATP, i.e. kinase.
  • There is a direct effect on sodium- (Na), potassium- (K) and calcium (Ca)channels.
  • Serum ionized magnesium concentration (0.54–0.67 mmol/L) and is narrower than calcium[1]
  • Acid base disturbances (metabolic acidosis or alkalosis) have little effect on the distribution of serum magnesium. The concentration of magnesium in CSF is around 1.1 mmol/L (55% is free and 45% is bound with other compounds).
  • The higher ultrafiltrable magnesium in CSF compared to serum is due to active transport of magnesium across the blood-brain barrier.
  • Magnesium is abundant in nature. It can be found in green vegetables, chlorophyll, coca-derivatives, nuts, wheat, seafood, and meat.
  • It is resorbed through the small intestine, and to a lesser degree in the colon. The rectum and sigmoid colon can absorb magnesium. Hypermagnesemia has been reported after enemas containing magnesium.
  • Forty percent of dietary magnesium is absorbed. Hypomagnesemia stimulates and hypermagnesemia inhibits this absorption.
  • The kidneys regulate the serum magnesium. About 2400 mg of magnesium passes through the kidneys, of which 5% (120 mg) is excreted through urine.
  • The loop of Henle is the major site for Mg-homeostasis and 60% is resorbed.
  • Magnesium homeostasis comprises three systems: kidney, small intestine, and bone.
  • In the acute phase of magnesium deficiency there is an increase in absorption in the distal small intestine and tubular resorption in the kidneys. When this condition persists serum magnesium drops and is corrected with magnesium from bone tissue.
  • The level of intracellular magnesium is controlled through the reservoir in bone tissue[3]

Metabolism

Magnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme regulated reactions. Most importantly forming and using ATP, i.e. kinase. Magnesium also has direct several effects on sodium- (Na), potassium- (K) and calcium (Ca)channels:[4]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Saris NE, Mervaala E, Karppanen H, Khawaja JA, Lewenstam A (2000). "Magnesium. An update on physiological, clinical and analytical aspects". Clin Chim Acta. 294 (1–2): 1–26. doi:10.1016/s0009-8981(99)00258-2. PMID 10727669.
  2. Kroll MH, Elin RJ (1985). "Relationships between magnesium and protein concentrations in serum". Clin Chem. 31 (2): 244–6. PMID 3967355.
  3. Elin RJ (1994). "Magnesium: the fifth but forgotten electrolyte". Am J Clin Pathol. 102 (5): 616–22. doi:10.1093/ajcp/102.5.616. PMID 7942627.
  4. Kayne LH, Lee DB (1993). "Intestinal magnesium absorption". Miner Electrolyte Metab. 19 (4–5): 210–7. PMID 8264506.