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Is long standing magnesium deficiency a major problem or a minor problem?

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Mg deficiency: Hello - its a major problem and the magnesium level must be kept within normal range. Low Mg is rare and is most often seen in parenteral feeding and malabsorption syndromes. Dont overdose yourself with OTC Mg either. thanks

Answered 1/19/2016

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