also known as Magnesium in Urine
This urine test checks levels of magnesium to evaluate for deficiency or toxicity. Magnesium is a mineral that plays an important role in many biochemical reactions including your heartbeat, nerve and muscle function, bone development, energy production, glucose and blood pressure regulation and protein synthesis. Deficient magnesium levels can lead to: Muscle cramps/spasms/tremorsFatigue/SomnolenceDecreased reflexesHeart blockInexplicably low calcium levelsNauseaLoss of appetiteSeizuresHeart arrhythmia DiarrheaMagnesium levels that are high can be a sign of: Renal (kidney) failureIngesting large amount of antacids Addison diseasePregnant patients with pre-eclampsia or eclampsia on anticonvulsant drugsMajor magnesium sources include: Leafy green vegetables like spinachSquashPumpkin seedsNuts and seedsLegumesFishWhole grainsMagnesium deficiency can be more prevalent in people who: Drink caffeinated drinks or alcohol oftenHave malabsorption of vitamin D, which aids in magnesium absorptionAre uncontrolled diabeticsEat a lot of refined sugar, which causes the body to excrete magnesium through the kidneysHave Bartter syndrome or Gitelman syndromeAre on corticosteroids