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Magnesium--distribution and basic metabolism.

J V Olhaberry·W P Leary·A J Reyes
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Magnesium is extensively distributed in soil, water and plants. It is essential for enzymatic reactions requiring adenosine triphosphate, and the recommended dietary allowance in man is 5-10 mg/kg/d. About 50% of magnesium in man is stored in bone, where it is regulated by parathyroid hormone and 1,25(OH)2-D3. Most of the remaining magnesium pool is intracellular, plasma magnesium accounting for less than 0,5% of the total.

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J V Olhaberry, W P Leary, A J Reyes. 1983-02-26. Magnesium--distribution and basic metabolism.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6828953/

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