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A Quick Reference on Magnesium.
Jordi Puig1, Helio Autran de Morais2
1Department of Small Animal Internal Medicine, AniCura Ars Veterinària Hospital Veterinari, Carrer dels Cavallers, Barcelona, Spain.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|October 14, 2025
Summary
Magnesium is a vital intracellular cation crucial for metabolism and muscle function. Maintaining proper magnesium levels is essential, as low levels can cause serious health issues like arrhythmias.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Physiology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Magnesium is a critical intracellular cation and cofactor in numerous enzymatic reactions.
- It plays essential roles in metabolism, electrolyte balance, neuromuscular transmission, and muscle contraction.
- Serum magnesium levels are poor indicators of total body stores due to 99% intracellular residence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the essential physiological roles of magnesium.
- To discuss magnesium homeostasis and its regulation.
- To emphasize the importance of diagnosing and managing hypomagnesemia.
Main Methods:
- Review of physiological roles of magnesium.
- Discussion of magnesium homeostasis mechanisms (absorption, storage, renal regulation).
- Analysis of clinical consequences of hypomagnesemia.
Main Results:
- Magnesium is vital for numerous metabolic and physiological processes.
- Homeostasis is maintained via intestinal absorption, bone storage, and renal regulation.
- Hypomagnesemia can cause refractory hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, tremors, and arrhythmias.
Conclusions:
- Accurate diagnosis and management of magnesium status are crucial.
- Supplementation may be necessary to correct deficiencies.
- Understanding magnesium's role is key for preventing and treating associated disorders.
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