Episode 22 - The Dark Side of Electrolytes (Part 5: Magnesium)




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Summary: Magnesium is a co-factor in more than 300 enzyme systems that are responsible for biochemical reactions in the body. This includes protein synthesis, muscle/nerve function, blood glucose control, and blood pressure regulation. In this podcast episode, we continue our popular electrolyte series by discussing this important electrolyte. As usual, we touch on hyper and hypo states, supplementation, and other reasons to administer magnesium sulfate aside from hypomagnesemia replacement.