[Growth and magnesium].

Magnesium is one of essential minerals for humans and animals. Mg has important roles in energy metabolism, protein synthesis, bone metabolism and muscle contraction. Mg deficiency causes tetany, muscular incoordination, growth retardation and death. Mg is necessary for normal growth, however the mechanism is unclear. In this article, we will describe Mg metabolism, Mg deficiency, and the relationship Mg and growth.