Magnesium (Mg)
Macro Minerals
Functions
- Necessary for >300 biochemical reactions
- Conversion of carbohydrate & fat into energy
- Synthesis of proteins & nucleic acids
- Cell signaling
- Structural role in bones & teeth
- Needed to retain potassium
Deficiency Syndrome
- Appetite loss (anorexia)
- Weight loss
- Nausea, vomiting
- Fatty stool
- Ataxia (loss of coordination)
- Seizures
- Irritability
- Confusion
- Tremors
- Irregular heart rate
Toxicity
- Drowsiness, CNS Depression, Coma
- Muscle weakness, paralysis, decreased muscle reflexes
- Respiratory failure
- Low BP
- Heart arrhythmias
- Diarrhea if taken by mouth
