Does Magnesium Help with Surgery? What the Science Says
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2024 meta-analysis, intravenous magnesium sulfate significantly improved the subjective quality of recovery on the first day after surgery compared to a placebo. This growing body of evidence explores how magnesium can help with surgery, from potentiating anesthesia and muscle relaxation to controlling pain and reducing opioid use.