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Magnesiummg/dL
Magnesium is a mineral needed for muscle, nerve and heart rhythm function.
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What Magnesium measures
Magnesium is a mineral needed for muscle, nerve and heart rhythm function.
If your Magnesium is low
Magnesium below the range is commonly associated with low intake, alcohol, diuretics, acid-reducing medications or digestive losses.
Commonly associated with
- Diuretics
- Proton pump inhibitors
- Alcohol
- Diarrhea
- Low intake
If your Magnesium is high
Magnesium above the range is commonly associated with supplements, antacids or kidney function.
Commonly associated with
- Magnesium supplements or antacids
- Kidney function
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 1.6 – 2.3 mg/dL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your magnesium is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Mg, Magnesium, Serum
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This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.