Magnesium metabolism and treatment for hypomag-nesemia
Magnesium is the second most abundant cation in human cells,involved in more than 600 enzymatic reactions in the body.It is mainly regulated by the gut,bone and kidney.Many acquired and genetic diseases can lead to hypomagnesemia.According to different literatures,the diagnostic criteria for hypomagnesemia are serum magnesium concentration below 0.75 mmol/L or 0.66 mmol/L.Hypomagnesemia can cause damage to brain,cardiovascular system,digestive system,kidney,endocrine,bone and other systems,and even lead to death.Early diagnosis,magnesium supplementation and etiological treatment are the keys to improving the prognosis of hypomagnesemia.