Table 1.
Contribution of specific portions of the gastrointestinal tract (GI) on magnesium uptake.
| GI Tract Segment | pH | Contribution of Magnesium Uptake (%) | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duodenum | 5.9–6.8 | 11 | [46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60] |
| Colon | 5.7–7.2 | 11 | [46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60] |
| Jejunum | 5.9–6.8 | 22 | [46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60] |
| Ileum | 7.3–7.6 | 56 | [46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60] |