Magnesium Chloride

Definition

Magnesium Chloride was used as a laxative. An alkaline earth metal, magnesium is important for many biochemical functions and reactions; for bone and muscle function, protein and fatty acid formation, activation of B vitamins, blood clotting, insulin secretion, and ATP formation. More than 300 enzymes require magnesium for catalytic action. The adult daily requirement is about 300 mg/day. Magnesium is found in many green plants, vegetables, and seeds; chlorophyll is a magnesium-centered porphyrin compound. Magnesium salts are used for magnesium deficiency supplementation. (NCI04)

Also known as MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE — per NCIT

Also identified as

• ATC A12CC01 per RXNORM
• ATC B05XA11 per RXNORM
• NCIT NCIT:C29240 per NCIT
• SCTID 45733002 per RXNORM
• SCTID 768454005 per RXNORM
• UNII 02F3473H9O per RXNORM

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