How To Test For Magnesium Deficiency

[Kia17]

Since magnesium is found inside our bones, muscles, and brain tissue, it can be difficult to properly determine the amount of magnesium in our bodies. As a result, multiple tests have been developed to estimate our total magnesium levels.

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[Kia17]

“The problem with the serum test is that most of the magnesium in our bodies exists in our cells: serum contains less than 1% of our total magnesium.

So it is quite possible for the magnesium levels elsewhere in your body to be low but have the serum test come back normal.

Since many of the tests above are relatively rare, you will most likely be given either the serum magnesium test or the RBC magnesium test.

With that in mind my suggestion is to see if you can get the RBC magnesium test since it is more accurate while still being something most doctors can request for you.”