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Electrolyte Physiology (Na+, K+, Cl-, Ca2+, and Mg2+)

Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast

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Is Magnesium the New Electrolite?

Only one % of total body magnesium is outside the cell. Magnesium deficiency impairs enzymes using those high energy phosphates. So it seems that magnesm is the new em electrolite that everyone wants to use. It can modulate muscle contraction, cardiac pase maker cells action potentials. Also can inhibit or modulate pain signals.

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