Magnesium, RBC

High levels of hemoglobin are associated with increased blood thickness. This can slow down the blood flow and oxygen transport and in some cases form blood clots which increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. 

Some specific causes of high magnesium might include: 

- Taking calcium supplements without magnesium

- Use of too many antacids. 

- Use of too many laxatives

- Muscle tone decreases

- Depression of the central nervous system

- Heart attack

Magnesium is a mineral that plays an important role in many biochemical reactions including your heartbeat, nerve and muscle function, bone development, energy production, glucose and blood pressure regulation and protein synthesis.

Low RBC (=red blood cell) magnesium shows a deficiency of magnesium.

This is related to various signs and symptoms that may include the following:

- Muscle cramps/spasms/tremors

- Fatigue / Nausea

- Decreased reflexes

- Inexplicably low calcium levels / Problems absorbing calcium

- Loss of appetite

- Seizures

- Diarrhea

- High blood pressure

- Heart damage or arrythmias

- Kidney damage or disease

- Migraine headaches

- Asthma

- Neuromuscular disorders

- Irritability and agitation

Those who have kidney disease, GI disease, or have been diagnosed with chronic alcoholism are more likely to have low magnesium levels.

Major dietary magnesium sources include:

- Leafy green vegetables like spinach
- Squash
- Pumpkin seeds
- Nuts and seeds
- Legumes
- Whole grains

Hundreds of enzymatic reactions in the body depend on magnesium for energy production, nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and blood vessel function. A deficiency of this critical element within the cell may be seen with the RBC magnesium test.