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Hypomagnesium in the elderly.

R A Sherwood, P Aryanayagam, B F Rocks

    Gerontology
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Elderly patients show normal plasma and erythrocyte magnesium levels, similar to healthy adults. Magnesium levels did not differ significantly by sex or diuretic use, challenging previous research findings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Clinical Biochemistry
    • Nutritional Science

    Background:

    • Magnesium is crucial for numerous physiological processes.
    • Age and diuretic use are potential factors influencing magnesium status.
    • Previous studies have suggested variations in magnesium levels in elderly populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine plasma and erythrocyte magnesium concentrations in elderly patients.
    • To compare magnesium levels between sexes and in relation to diuretic therapy.
    • To investigate discrepancies with prior research on elderly magnesium status.

    Main Methods:

    • Plasma magnesium concentrations were measured in 177 elderly patients.
    • Erythrocyte magnesium concentrations were assessed in 104 elderly patients.

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  • Statistical analyses were performed to compare groups based on sex and diuretic use.

    • Main Results:

    • Plasma and erythrocyte magnesium concentrations in elderly patients were comparable to healthy adults.
    • No significant differences in magnesium levels were found between males and females.
    • Magnesium levels were similar in elderly patients who were taking diuretics and those who were not.

    Conclusions:

    • Elderly individuals maintain normal magnesium homeostasis.
    • Sex and common diuretic use do not appear to significantly alter magnesium status in the elderly.
    • These findings contrast with some previous reports, suggesting a need for further investigation.