Magnesium (Mg) Metabolism in the Elderly - How it is Different From the Young?

Abstract

Hypomagnesemia is a common finding in clinical practice but often under diagnosed. 10% of all hospitalised patients and 65% of those in the ICU have been found to have low Mg levels. A value < 1.5 mg/dl (0.75mmol/L) is used as clinical cut off. Moderate to severe Mg deficiency is due to loss from G.I tract and kidneys.