Search resultsModerate alcohol consumption and urinary excretion of magnesium and calcium
Title
Moderate alcohol consumption and urinary excretion of magnesium and calcium
Publication type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2001
Authors
Journal
Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation
Volume
61
Issue
5
Pagination
401 - 405
Date published
2001
ISBN
00365513 (ISSN)
Keywords
Adult, Aged, alcohol consumption, Alcohol Drinking, article, calcium, clinical article, Cohort Studies, controlled study, diet, electrolyte blood level, erythrocyte, Erythrocytes, human, Humans, kidney function, loading test, magnesium, magnesium deficiency, male, Middle Aged, priority journal, smoking, urinary excretion, water
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the magnesium (Mg) status of male subjects consuming moderate amounts of alcohol (n=14) in comparison with that of a group of non-consumers of alcohol (n=10). Plasma ionized Mg levels and total erythrocyte Mg content were determined as well as the excretion of Mg in urine before and after an oral loading test. Intake of Mg via food and water was estimated using a one-week dietary records. The results showed a significantly higher, alcohol dose-related excretion of Mg and Ca (calcium) in the urine after the oral Mg load among consumers of alcohol. Although the study is based on a small number of subjects with differences in smoking habits, it is suggested that alcohol consumption even in moderate amounts could contribute to Mg deficiency.