Neurológia pre prax 2/2020
Therapeutic uses of Magnesium in Neurology
Magnesium takes part in the main life processes of all human cells. Deficit of magnesium is connected to an increase risk of civilization, neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases. In neurology, magnesium is used for its calming effects on the irritability of the central and peripheral nervous system and neuromuscular transmission. It is basically the essence for the treatment of tetanic syndrome, tension headache, cramps, epilepsy and migraine. Vasoactive and metabolic effects of magnesium are used in the prevention and treatment of the cerebrovascular diseases.
Keywords: magnesium, tetanic syndrome, headache, stroke, epilepsy, cramps
