The transport of oxygen in blood is undertaken by hemoglobin, the largest component of red blood cells. This protein collects oxygen in respiratory organs, mainly in the lungs, and releases it in tissues in order to generate the energy necessary for cell survival. Hemoglobin is one of the most refined proteins because its evolution and small mutations in its structure can produce anemia and other severe pathologies. Also magnesium plays an important part in the oxygen delivery system. Magnesium deficient diet leads to significant decreases in the concentration of red blood cells (RBC), hemoglobin. magnesium deficiency leads to problems with oxygen transport and utilization.
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