afib and magnesium
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Can anyone tell me what is the best magnesium to take when you have afib .Thank you April
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sherpa_al april83406
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Hi April, as a sometimes sufferer of AF, and one who believes control of stomach is crucial in minimising AF/palpitations, I try to get all the necessary minerals through foodstuffs, as opposed to supplements, although I do take a daily dose of Nutrimonium, more for the pre and probiotics, but it's packed with minerals as well.
So my answer to your question would be Nuts! Almonds, cashews and plenty of them. I'm sure there's many other sources, but these seem to work for me.
Best Regards
Sherpa Al
Conns sherpa_al
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Sherpa_Al,
An Italian medic using Pulse Wave Velocity analysis show that too many nuts decrease arterial function. Be wary of the powerful 'Nut Industry'. They would have us believe that you can't eat too many nuts!!
jx41870 Conns
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@Conns, interesting about nuts, they have a lot of polyunsaturated fats, and I've seen some people express some concern about too many polyunsaturated fats, for other reasons as well.
Oops, I've been eating probably too many nuts too, and am cutting down now.
sherpa_al april83406
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Well April83406, mine was the short version, AprilBday12's was the scientific version!
april83406 sherpa_al
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jason1098 sherpa_al
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AprilBday12's answer was long, but by no means was it scientific.
sherpa_al jason1098
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Well as a non-scientist, it gave me that impression, and I was happy to give AprilBday12 the benefit of the doubt, but it sounds as if you have a different perspective.
Sherpa Al
jason1098 sherpa_al
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Simple stuff like
Magnesium Oxide (MgO) is simply bonded to oxygen, which is obviously also something your body needs
That's like suggesting your body can use the oxygen in water
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CDM2 april83406
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I agree with Sherpa.. Natural food intake .. BTW: I used to take Magnesium Citrate (it's a chelated form and inexpensive) but I think it interacted with my calcium channel blocker and my results were inconsistent.
However, I started taking Apple Cider Vinegar for other reasons and lo and behold my episodes of afib have greatly diminished.
I think everyone concentrates on magnesium but there are other electrolytes that affect afib, including potassium and ACV (apple cider vinegar affects that)..
So, yes, almonds, walnuts, cashews (all raw and unsalted) but also ACV (2 tablespoons daily with 2 glasses of water)
Also really important: stay hydrated and in the summer when it is hot make sure you get enough salt. I have taken to eating a few mouthfuls of sauerkraut on hot days, and then more water.
Fermented foods are very very good for you.
Good luck
april83406 CDM2
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Conns CDM2
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Indeed other electrolytes have a big part to play. Low potassium levels set the stage for the “perfect atrial storm”. Key is to hit 4700 mg of potassium a day. Needs to be well absorbed at a cellular level as afib can occur when blood K appears within normal range.
Paul
Tatarewicz CDM2
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My SVT Docs recommended Mg Citrate; use 150 mg daily
Conns CDM2
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Be careful with Apple Cider Vinegar as it has been known to deplete potassium levels. As I stated in this thread, low potassium is often associated with Afib.
Tatarewicz Conns
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"deplete potassium levels."
Well, just keep eating those bananas.
jx41870 april83406
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It doesn't matter too much. Most people say the cheapest, magnesium oxide, is not that well absorbed, but that's what I started with and it actually made a difference. I've tried several kinds, I think I have some magnesium citrate right now.
But almonds are a great way too! Also sesame tahini, which is really tasty!
Good luck.
april83406 jx41870
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