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  • Human Physiology
  • Clinical Medicine

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  • Magnesium is the fourth most abundant cation in the human body, following sodium, potassium, and calcium.
  • It is often termed the 'forgotten cation' due to insufficient understanding of its physiological roles and therapeutic potential.
  • Recent literature indicates a resurgence of interest in magnesium, exploring its applications in diverse medical fields.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of magnesium's physiological significance.
  • To assess the evidence supporting magnesium's use in various clinical applications.
  • To define the current scope of recommended clinical practice for magnesium use.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent medical publications on magnesium.
  • Analysis of studies concerning magnesium's role in muscular health, cardiovascular disease, and neurological conditions.
  • Evaluation of existing clinical guidelines and recommendations.

Main Results:

  • Magnesium's importance is increasingly recognized, with research highlighting its roles in preventing muscle cramps, cardiovascular risk factors, and neuroprotection in stroke.
  • Despite this growing body of evidence, widespread clinical recommendations beyond specific conditions are lacking.
  • Established uses include correction of hypomagnesemia, pre-eclampsia management, and treatment of torsades de pointes.

Conclusions:

  • While magnesium's potential is vast and research is expanding, its application in routine clinical practice is currently restricted.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate magnesium's benefits and establish broader therapeutic guidelines.
  • Current clinical recommendations for magnesium are limited to specific, well-defined conditions such as hypomagnesemia and torsades de pointes.