Magnesium and Warfarin?

[mrtee]

I have been following the various posts on the seemingly good benefits of magnesium but so far have only increased my intake through recommended food and drink. I would like to try a supplement but during my research came across several articles warning of adverse reaction with Warfarin. Has anyone had experience of this?

[Jason1971]

I haven't had any problems Mrtee, but it's a good question. I posed something similar a while ago, as magnesium rich foods such as dark leafy greens contain vitamin K, which we are advised not to have too much of.

[mrtee in reply to Jason1971]

Thanks Jason. Are you taking a magnesium supplement and if yes which one? Must confess I am still confused by the various types.

[Jason1971 in reply to mrtee]

I have indeed jumped on the magnesium band wagon. I take Chelated Magnesium, which I believe from what I have read on the net and on this forum is easily absorbed. I can't honestly say whether this is improving my AF, but it isn't causing me any harm. If you have any concerns whatsoever, I would consult with your Doctor or pharmacist. There does appear to be different opinions on the magnesium debate.

[10gingercats in reply to mrtee]

I am taking Magnesium Citrate, made by Solgar.... a low dose of only 200mg most days. I began to take it about a year ago...my GP said'go for it ' when I discussed it with him and it might do me good....I have AF and a slightly enlarged heart. I feel fine. Cannot say I feel better on the Mag. but I certainly have not had ill effects.If there is a chance it will be beneficial I am all for it.

[mrtee]

Thanks for the link bigleg.

[journeyart]

No effect at all for me. I do about 1,000 mg of topical magnesium each day and take Warfarin as well. Caution Caution.....with AF, we are all different.

Wishing you all the best..........marcus

[AnticoagulateNow]

It would be thoroughly irresponsible to infer through this forum that magnesium ("a natural blood thinner") can replace approved anti-coagulants. Most of us recognise the nonsense in that hypothesis but there are vulnerable people reading these posts and they should not be mis-guided.

When medicine gives up on AF then it may be time to examine oddball ideas and solutions. Thankfully, we are not there.

[Lucybod]

There is a very good YouTube blog by Dr Sanjay Gupta on magnesium he is a consultant cardiologist at York hospital. His blogs on all aspects of palpitations are very fascinating and reassuring youtu.be/l5H1tOg_9NY(Not working as expected?)