Evidence for parathyroid failure in magnesium deficiency

Constantine S. Anast, James M. Mohs, Sheldon L. Kaplan, Thomas W. Burns

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    Abstract

    Serum immunoreactive parathyroid hormone (IPTH) was low to nondetectable in spite of hypocalcemia in a patient with chronic magnesium deficiency. The administration of magnesium led to parallel increases in serum IPTH, serum calcium, and renal phosphate clearance. These findings support the view that magnesium depletion may result in impaired synthesis or release of parathyroid hormone in man, or both.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)606-608
    Number of pages3
    JournalScience
    Volume177
    Issue number4049
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 1972

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