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Magnesium (urine)
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
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Raises magnesium stores; urinary excretion reflects status
Magnesium glycinate 300 mg/day Evening
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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