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How much magnesium should i take before surgery, and what kind should i take? my surgery is on september 10th.
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Why Magnesium?: If you are in good health and have undergone per-operative evaluation by your doctors, there is no need to take magnesium or any other supplements.
Answered 8/30/2012
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