Magnesium— Normal Range & What Your Result Means

Muscle & enzyme function

Normal Magnesium range (Magnesium, mg/dL)

  • Adults1.7–2.2 mg/dL

Ranges are typical adult values and vary between labs. Use the range on your own report.

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What is Magnesium (Magnesium)?

Magnesium is measured as part of a electrolytes panel. Your magnesium is normal.

What does a high Magnesium mean?

Elevated magnesium is usually caused by kidney disease or excessive supplementation.

What does a low Magnesium mean?

Low magnesium can cause muscle cramps, fatigue, anxiety, and irregular heartbeat. Very common, and often related to poor diet or excessive alcohol.

Understand your whole report, not just one number

A single value rarely tells the full story — Magnesium is best read alongside the rest of your panel. Paste your values or upload your report and get a plain-English explanation of every marker, with the important results flagged.

Magnesium: frequently asked questions

What is a normal Magnesium level?

A normal Magnesium (Magnesium) level is 1.7–2.2 mg/dL for adults. Reference ranges vary slightly between laboratories, so always compare against the range printed on your own report.

What does a high Magnesium mean?

Elevated magnesium is usually caused by kidney disease or excessive supplementation.

What does a low Magnesium mean?

Low magnesium can cause muscle cramps, fatigue, anxiety, and irregular heartbeat. Very common, and often related to poor diet or excessive alcohol.

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