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Normal Red Cell Magnesium Concentrations and Magnesium Loading Tests in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Authors :
Hinds, G
Bell, N P
McMaster, D
McCluskey, D R
Source :
Annals of Clinical Biochemistry; September 1994, Vol. 31 Issue: 5 p459-461, 3p
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Red blood cell magnesium concentrations were measured in samples from 89 patients who fulfilled the diagnostic criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome and the results compared to those found in an age and sex matched group selected from the normal population. No significant difference was found. Six patients were further investigated using a magnesium loading test to determine if there was any evidence of magnesium deficiency associated with this disorder. None was found. There is therefore no indication for the use of magnesium therapy in the management of this condition.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00045632
Volume :
31
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Annals of Clinical Biochemistry
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs46858748
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/000456329403100506