Abstract
Magnesium is an essential cation for more than 300 enzymes in our body. Among them, it is a cofactor for ATP metabolism. Diverse clinical manifestations have been reported in conjunction with Mg++ deficiencies, including sudden death, accelerated atherosclerosis, asthma, neurologic and even psychiatric clinical entities. Limited previous studies with Mg++ supplementation have shown to be of a large preventive advantages. We summarize the current literature concerning Mg++ supplementation and recommend to do so on national basis adding magnesium to the water supplies of large areas.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 440-444 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Annales de Medecine Interne |
Volume | 148 |
Issue number | 6 |
State | Published - 2 Dec 1997 |
Keywords
- hypomagnesemia
- magnesium fortification of water
- sudden death
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Internal Medicine