Altura B M
Department of Physiology, State University of New York Health Science Center, Brooklyn.
Magnes Trace Elem. 1991;10(2-4):167-71.
A brief review, highlighting some of the major biochemical and physiological aspects of magnesium, is presented. This minireview covers: (1) the distribution of Mg; (2) absorption and excretion of Mg; (3) roles of Mg in cell metabolism; (4) concentration of free ionized intracellular Mg2+; (5) physiological roles of Mg2+, and (6) role of Mg in cardiovascular pathology.
