Sources of Mg+
Fish Nuts Green leafy vegetables Whole grains dried peas and beans Chocolate
Function of Mg+
Helps maintain electrical activity in nervous and muscle tissue
2 most important anion in ICF
FOUND in heart, bone, nerve and muscle tissues
Normal serums levels
1.5-2.5 mEq/L
Mg+ Regulation
Ingested in the diet and absorbed thru the Small Intestine
Excreted by the kidneys
Loss may be triggered by diuretic, poorly controlled DM and excess alcohol intake