Magnesium, the second and fourth most abundant cation in the intracellular compartment
and whole body, respectively, is of great physiologic importance. Magnesium exists as …

Hyperphosphatemia or even serum phosphate levels within the “normal laboratory range”
are highly associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk and mortality in the general …

Results Serum albumin, bicarbonate, HDL cholesterol, and creatinine were the main factors
positively/directly and phosphate was the main factor negatively/inversely associated with T …

Elevated levels of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) and phosphate are highly associated
with increased cardiovascular disease and mortality in patients suffering from chronic kidney …

Abstract Background Phosphate (Pi) toxicity is a strong determinant of vascular calcification
development in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Magnesium (Mg2+) may improve …

Introduction Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with high cardiovascular morbidity
and mortality. Recent evidence suggests that increases in both serum and intracellular …

Dietary protein restriction has long been a cornerstone of nutritional therapy for patients with
chronic kidney diseases (CKD). However, the recommended amount of dietary protein …

Background Previous studies have reported that sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2)
inhibitors (SGLT2is) affect levels of serum electrolytes, especially magnesium. This study …

Background Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is highly prevalent among dialysis patients
and is associated with increased cardiovascular and all cause mortality. Magnesium (Mg) …

The increase in prevalence and severity of vascular calcification in chronic kidney disease is
a result of complex interactions between changes in the vascular bed, mineral metabolites …