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Magnesium (urine)

Urine_electrolyte Unit: mg/24hr Urine test

Magnesium excretion; reflects dietary intake and kidney handling

Also known as: Urine Mg

Reference Ranges

Clinical Reference 50.0 – 300.0 mg/24hr
Optimal Range 100.0 – 200.0 mg/24hr

24-hour collection

Related Conditions

Magnesium Deficiency High
Magnesium Deficiency Low

Food & Lifestyle Recommendations

🍎 Food Include magnesium-rich foods; evaluate diuretic use Counters loss
🍎 Food Increase magnesium-rich foods: seeds, nuts, leafy greens, legumes Dietary sources

Evidence-Backed Supplements

When Low

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

  • Could low urinary magnesium suggest body depletion? Should we check RBC magnesium? Better marker of Mg status
  • Could I be losing magnesium through my kidneys? Any medications contributing? Renal Mg wasting

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