Potassium

[Kbuck1234]

Hi

Does anyone advocate potassium supplements for AF? If so how much is sensible and what product?

Cheers

[mumknowsbest Volunteer]

No way, potassium affects the heart either when levels are too high or too low. I would not take potassium supplements without medical supervision

Eileenp

[Kbuck1234 in reply to mumknowsbest]

Thanks - thoughts on magnesium?

[rosyG]

No, supplements are very dangerous (potassium) as too high levels can cause arrhythmias and you can't judge amounts accurately you get from food.

I have found low levels of potassium trigger my Af and have corrected this by ensuring enough in diet- look up amounts but bananas, salmon, coconut water and lots of veg and fruit are some good sources

[Kbuck1234 in reply to rosyG]

Thoughts on magnesium?

[Craggy in reply to Kbuck1234]

Personally I think it is very beneficial. If you type Magnesium into the search facility on this site you can access the previous posts (there are a lot!).

[rosyG in reply to Kbuck1234]

Magnesium is fine- your body just excretes it if you have a bit too much!!

[RobertELee in reply to rosyG]

Not entirely true. If your kidneys are not completely healthy, an overdose of magnesium can be very serious even leading to kidney failure. And how many of us know that our kidneys are completely healthy? We might think they are but when was your last blood test. As with all these supplements - treat with care.

What's wrong with a banana, fish, beans or even dark chocolate? Come on, there are much better ways to top up your minerals and vitamins than popping a Chinese made pill bought from some dodgy company on the internet.

[Hidden]

Google NutriUltra Muscleze and view the contents.....it contains Mg, Potassium, Taurine plus a lot more. My Naturopath treats a number of AF patients with non-drug methods and put me on it a year ago, so far he seems to be right.

[Mazza23]

I have CHF as well asAF and take a diuretic so have to take 600mg of potassium daily and have 3monthly blood tests to make sure levels are correct

[rosyG in reply to Mazza23]

Mazza, I hope you weren't alarmed by my post about Potassium- the potassium you will have will be a slow release version, given on prescription, which prevents a sudden build up of potassium which can occur with other potassium supplements- and also, as you say, well monitored- hope you are well!!

[Mazza23]

That's ok Not easily scared no worries

[10gingercats]

Yes. I agree. No potassium unless through your GP or consultant.It is a subtle mineral and as such is given with caution......sometimes when someone experiences heart failure.....Magnesium is different. It can support /enhance the pumping function of the heart muscles and gen. make you feel more energetic. I noticed a considerable improve. quite suddenly in my energy levels when I took magnesium. People(and on this site) vary in their opinions as to the type to take...i.e citrate, spray on skin etc.Check what people say here for guidance.I am not a doctor and only write from my own experience.