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Effects of magnesium deficiency on restoration of potassium and sodium levels in potassium-depleted muscle

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Irish Journal of Medical Science (1968-1970)

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Rat skeletal muscle depleted of potassium has a slower rate of restoration when extracellular magnesium is reduced. Concomitant magnesium deficiency may retard restoration of potassium in depleted patients if the magnesium deficiency is not simultaneously corrected.

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Ryan, M.P., Hingerty, D. Effects of magnesium deficiency on restoration of potassium and sodium levels in potassium-depleted muscle. I. J. Med. Sc. 2, 137–140 (1969). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02958922

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