Oral magnesium supplementation reduces the incidence of gastrointestinal complications following cardiac surgery: a randomized clinical trial

This randomized clinical trial examined the effects of oral magnesium supplementation (800 mg daily) on gastrointestinal complications in 102 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery. The study found that magnesium supplementation significantly reduced the incidence of postoperative nausea, vomiting, constipation, and atrial fibrillation compared to a placebo. The intervention