title: Magnesium and the premenstrual syndrome.
abstract: Plasma and erythrocyte magnesium were measured in 105 patients with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) using a simple atomic absorption spectroscopy method. The erythrocyte magnesium concentration for the patients with PMS was significantly lower than that of a normal population. The plasma magnesium did not show this difference. The significance of this apparent cellular deficiency of magnesium is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008274:Magnesium / Q000097:blood*; D008275:Magnesium Deficiency / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome / Q000097:blood* / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D008274:Magnesium