American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol 40, 1380-1389, Copyright © 1984 by The American Society for Clinical Nutrition, Inc

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Magnesium intakes, balances, and blood levels of adults consuming self- selected diets

FL Lakshmanan, RB Rao, WW Kim and JL Kelsay

Magnesium balances and plasma and blood cell concentrations were determined in 34 men and women, 20 to 53 yr of age, during each season for 1 yr while they were consuming their customary diets. Dietary records were maintained 365 days. Analysis of variance indicated no seasonal variation in intake or balance. Blood cell magnesium correlated with magnesium intake (r2 = 0.203; p less than 0.04). Daily magnesium intakes of the men (323 mg) were significantly higher (p less than 0.01) than of the women (234 mg), and reflected greater calorie consumption for their greater body weights. Daily magnesium balances for the men and women were -32 and -25 mg, respectively. Multiple regression analysis showed that magnesium balance was associated not only with magnesium intake but also with the intake of other nutrients such as fiber, protein, calcium, and phosphorus. Moreover, the effect of these nutrients on magnesium balance varied with age and sex.

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