Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-173) and index.
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The biological roles of magnesium -- Absorption, elimination and the daily requirement of magnesium -- The deficiency of magnesium -- Conditions and diseases accompanied by magnesium deficiency -- Correction of the magnesium deficit -- Effects of various drugs on magnesium homeostasis -- Toxicology of magnesium : hypermagnesemia -- Physiological importance of pyridoxine -- Determination of the magnesium and pyridoxine levels.