Low Magnesium

QUESTION
I take Lyte Balance every day and add trace minerals to my water every day. My blood work showed that I am low on magnesium. Any thoughts on why this may be?

ANSWER
Depends on what type of serum magnesium blood test you are doing. You need RBC (red blood count). 300 roles in the body of magnesium being involved so it could be digestive issues, high stress etc.