Element
magnesium
mag·ne·si·um [ mag-nee-zee-uhm, -zhuhm, -shee-uhm ]
Effect:
Cellular Activity Alteration
May Prevent:
Magnesium Deficiency
May Treat:
Magnesium Deficiency
More Information:
Definitions related to magnesium:
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A metallic element that has the atomic symbol Mg, atomic number 12, and atomic weight 24.31. It is important for the activity of many enzymes, especially those involved in OXIDATIVE PHOSPHORYLATION.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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An alkaline earth metal, Magnesium is important for many biochemical functions and reactions; for bone and muscle function, protein and fatty acid formation, activation of B vitamins, blood clotting, insulin secretion, and ATP formation. More than 300 enzymes require magnesium for catalytic action. The adult daily requirement is about 300 mg/day. Magnesium is found in many green plants, vegetables, and seeds; chlorophyll is a magnesium-centered porphyrin compound. Magnesium salts are used for magnesium deficiency supplementation. (NCI04)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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In medicine, a mineral used by the body to help maintain muscles, nerves, and bones. It is also used in energy metabolism and protein synthesis.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Light, silvery metallic element, symbol Mg, atomic number 12; its salts are essential in nutrition, being required for the activity of many enzymes especially those concerned with oxidative phosphorylation.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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Magnesium is one of the major intracellular cations. For normal neuromuscular activity, humans need normal concentration of extracellular calcium and magnesium.WebMD, 2019
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