Can the magnesium content of mononuclear blood cells be altered by oral magnesium supplementation? |
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| Authors: | N A Desbiens J J Marx R G Haas R A Reinhart |
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| Affiliation: | Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield Medical Research Foundation, WI 54449. |
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| Abstract: | A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was performed on a rigorously defined group of normal subjects to see if magnesium (Mg) supplementation could affect serum Mg levels or Mg content of mononuclear blood cells. Forty-nine subjects were randomized to either placebo, tablets containing 90% United States recommended daily allowance (USRDA) of Mg, or tablets containing 180% USRDA of Mg. We were unable to demonstrate a statistically significant increase in Mg content of mononuclear blood cells. |
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