Table 5 Mediation analysis of AIP in the association between magnesium intake and gallstones
Independent variable | Mediator | Total effect | Indirect effect | Direct effect | Proportion mediated, % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coefficient (95% CI) | P value | Coefficient (95% CI) | P value | Coefficient (95% CI) | P value | |||
Magnesium intake | AIP | -0.079 (-0.122, -0.034) | <0.001 | 0.003 (0.001, 0.005) | <0.001 | -0.081 (-0.125, -0.036) | <0.001 | 3.2% |