Serum Magnesium Levels in Preterm Infants Are Higher Than Adult Levels: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis

Magnesium (Mg) is an essential mineral in the body, impacting the synthesis of biomacromolecules, bone matrix development, energy production, as well as heart, nerve, and muscle function. Although the importance of Mg is evident, reference values for serum Mg (sMg) in pediatric patients (more specif...

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Main Authors: Jacques Rigo, Catherine Pieltain, Viola Christmann, Francesco Bonsante, Sissel J. Moltu, Silvia Iacobelli, Stéphane Marret
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/10/1125