afib and magnesium

[marykhall3]

my magnesium tests in the normal range. Can supplementing still help?

[BobD Volunteer]

There is a great bone of contention regarding magnesium and I do not propose to start an argument with those who advocate its use regardless. All I know is that for some people these supplements can help supposedly because the normal blood test used is apparently useless. My own feeling is that it works if you believe in it BUT for some people it can be a very bad thing to take so if you decide to go down that route then please do so very carefully. Mg is known to cause loose bowels in some cases so don't start on it if you are out for the day. lol

I am trying to find an independent study which is not trying to sell books or products that we can all read but will revert on this subject in due time if I find one..

Bob

[marykhall3 in reply to BobD]

thank you. my adopted son has a mito disorder so I am familiar with the supplements debate. Even those recommended by the most famous Dr in that field from Cleveland Clinic are not well researched. If you find anything peer reviewed that would be amazing

[rosyG in reply to BobD]

it's interesting Bob because when I spoke to our mediacl lead about potassium he agreed it's important but said not to neglect magnesium at the same time as the balance between them is relevant. Agree with you about amounts and trips out!!

[Hidden]

I asked my EP who said mag will only work if you are deficient.

[marykhall3 in reply to Hidden]

thanks so much

[BobD Volunteer]

My aim is a fact sheet available from AF-Association which has been approved by our chief medical officer and available as a download from the main website. Then we can refer people to that as we do all questions about drugs , ablation etc. Only that will satisfy me and clear the decks for other discussion. A session at HRC might also be beneficial to all as that could be made available as a pdf but a bit late for this year I fear.

B

[7940]

Join the Magnesium Advocasy group on Facebook it is the best group on FB and they are an intelligent group of people that will answer all your questions regarding magnesium. I like magnesium malate for energy and muscle pain, it does not give loose bowels, but magnesium oxide is the least absorbed and it will cause problems.

[7940]

I forgot to add that when I had my a fib episodes I believe the high doses of magnesium prevented me from having a heart attack, it's great for muscles and the heart is a muscle, oh yes I am a big believer in magnesium.

[BobD Volunteer in reply to 7940]

For the record, AF alone is extremely unlikely to cause a heart attack.

B

[7940]

In my case I had clogged arteries . I had a triple bypass and my surgeon said I didn't have a heart attack. I know that lacking in magnesium will result in a heart attack.

[7940]

The experts on magnesium say that we need the RBC magnesium test for more accuracy