Are we all magnesium deficient?

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Paul Saladino11m · 2023-03-17

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Well SupportedPlasma or red blood cell magnesium tests are useful for ruling out severe deficiency but should not be used to determine optimal or sufficient magnesium levels.Well SupportedMagnesium deficiency prevalence ranges from 20% to over 80% of the population depending on age and measurement methods.Well SupportedImproving metabolic health by correcting insulin resistance and adopting a magnesium-rich diet can address magnesium deficiency and offer dual benefits.Well SupportedUrinary magnesium levels can be assessed using spot urine tests or test strips, as approximately one-third of dietary magnesium is excreted in the urine.Well Supported

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Insulin resistance causes magnesium deficiency by increasing magnesium wasting, and magnesium deficiency can exacerbate insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction.

Partially SupportedSpinach's oxalate content can contribute to calcium oxalate kidney stones.

Well SupportedTo accurately assess magnesium status, it is recommended to use at least two measurements, such as blood plus urine or mononuclear cell plus blood.

Well SupportedMarginal magnesium deficiency increases the risk of arrhythmias, and intake below 100-110 mg/day can lead to atrial fibrillation in one out of three people.

Well SupportedMagnesium supplementation is often necessary because food sources may not provide adequate amounts.

Well SupportedA whole, nutritious diet might allow for a magnesium intake of 125 mg while remaining in balance.

Partially SupportedA diet including milk, orange juice, meat, and coconuts can provide over 400mg of magnesium per day.

Partially SupportedIonized magnesium testing is recommended as serum ionized magnesium levels correlate with intracellular ionized magnesium.

Partially SupportedHigh intake of foods like spinach and almonds may lead to joint issues and lower magnesium levels due to oxalates and phytic acid.

Partially SupportedA 24-hour urine test is required to accurately assess dietary magnesium intake.

Partially SupportedA pound of meat typically contains 50-100mg of magnesium.

Partially SupportedSerum magnesium levels can be normal even if ionized magnesium is low, and certain diuretics can falsely elevate serum magnesium while causing deficiency.

Partially SupportedCoconut water is consumed frequently and is a primary beverage source.

Partially SupportedAdequate magnesium intake is critical for health.

Not SupportedThe speaker avoids nuts and spinach due to potential harms from oxalates and other compounds.

Partially SupportedThiazide diuretics can cause serum magnesium deficiency.