Unless the cellular status of calcium, magnesium or other essential trace elements is actually measured, it is nearly impossible to predict what effect supplementation will have on a patient's mineral levels and ratios. One-sided diets, one-sided supplementation, organ damage, infections, drug use, renal, intestinal, and hormonal factors --- all have an impact on someone's calcium and magnesium ratio and mineral status, so there cannot be a fixed mineral ratio that is best for everyone, since there are just too many variables... Full Text