In these cases, patients pay out of pocket
Standard reference range for serum magnesium: 1.7 to 2.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) Serum magnesium 27 percent: Functional deficiency What to consider if your results are out of range: If you're low in magnesium, prioritize intake of magnesium-rich foods such as dark greens (spinach, swiss chard), nuts (cashews, almonds), seeds (pumpkin, chia), legumes (black beans, edamame, lima beans), certain whole grains (quinoa), and dark chocolate (75 to 80 percent cocoa)
They keep an eye on how the patient is doing and adjust the dose as needed
While B12 is involved in energy metabolism, scientific evidence supporting B12 injections for weight loss is limited
Why this matters: Compounding means a pharmacy takes an active ingredient and mixes or combines it into a custommade medication for an individual patient