Mineral and Electrolyte Management - Magnesium

Nancy McDaniel M.D.

Magnesium is found in the bones, blood, and muscles. Certain medications like cyclosporine or diuretics can make your child's blood magnesium low. If this is a concern for your child, encourage high magnesium foods:

High Magnesium Foods (that are low in saturated fat)

• Vegetables
  • spinach
  • black-eyed peas
  • garbanzo beans
  • beet greens
  • broccoli
  • navy beans
  • lima beans
  • beets
  • tofu
• Seafood
  • shrimp
  • oysters
• Nuts and Seeds
  • sesame seeds
  • sunflower seeds
  • cashew nuts
  • wheat germ
  • wheat bran
  • peanuts
• Fruits
  • peaches
  • figs, dried

If you are interested in obtaining a list of the magnesium content of foods, ask your child's doctor or nutritionist.