Publication at First Faculty of Medicine |
2013
Abstract
Magnesium is the fourth most common cations in the human body and the second cation in the sequence (after potassium) in the intracellular space. It has important functions in metabolism enzymes, electrolytes and energy metabolism, particularly in relation to oxidative phosphorylation.
Magnesium homeostasis in these metabolic systems is a prerequisite for normal body functions. The body of an adult contains about 25 grams of magnesium.
It is about 60% occurs in the bony skeleton and about 40% is intracellularly in muscle and soft tissues. Only about 1% of the total content of magnesium in the body (7.5-10 mmol) are present in the extracellular fluid.