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Magnesium (Mg) deficiency is well known to affect metabolism of some trace minerals. We investigated the effect of Mg deficiency on hepatic concentration of various minerals in rats. Twelve 5-week-old male rats were divided into the groups given a control diet and an Mg-deficient diet. After 4 weeks, liver sample was collected from each rat. The concentrations of 36 minerals were simultaneously determined...