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Proton pump inhibitors, loop diuretics, cisplatin, and other medications can artificially alter RBC magnesium results. Learn which drugs lower or raise intracellular magnesium and how to time your lab draw.
Read clinical reviewLearn how to raise or lower your RBC magnesium level using proven strategies backed by clinical evidence. Covers optimal ranges, supplementation, diet, and when to retest.
Read clinical reviewLearn what your RBC magnesium level means, how it differs from serum magnesium, the optimal range for tissue status, and evidence-based steps to correct a low or high result.
Read clinical reviewRBC magnesium testing reveals true tissue magnesium status that serum tests miss. Learn the difference between standard reference ranges and functional optimal levels, plus how to correct deficiency.
Read clinical reviewRBC magnesium measures the magnesium stored inside your red blood cells, offering a more accurate picture of true tissue magnesium status than standard serum tests. Learn normal ranges, what high and low results mean, and how to optimize your levels.
Read clinical reviewRBC magnesium is the gold-standard tissue marker for true magnesium status. Learn how your level shifts prescribing decisions for hormones, GLP-1s, and metabolic therapies.
Read clinical reviewLearn which lab tests to pair with RBC magnesium for accurate assessment of magnesium status, electrolyte balance, and related metabolic conditions.
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