Magnesium.

[Gwersey]

Which is recommended for Afib, magnesium taurate or citrate? I'm desperate and willing to try either one.

[rosyG]

My GP prescribes Mag Citrate for me but others here use different types.

[fallingtopieces]

Personally, I take magnesium citrate(800mg -1000mg daily) along with a separate taurine supplement.

Pat

[aika in reply to fallingtopieces]

Hi Pat, I have noticed your posts/replies regarding supplements and you seem quite successful in your regimen. Please, would you know if magnesium and taurine can also be taken while on heart meds such as anti arrythmics. I know members are not qualified as doctors but am just curious of what you may have heard before. Thanking you in advance!!

[Hidden in reply to aika]

Hi aika, I can't speak re these meds being okay for you because I don't know 100% re your afib journey. But in years past when I was still taking various cardiac meds-trying to settle the rate and rhythm control question, I took (and still do) take magnesium taurate for one of my mag Ho supplements with my Electrophystologist's blessing. It seems this form of magnesium is particularly good for heart patients.

[aika in reply to Hidden]

Thank you very much Irina1975. Be well, happy and blessed as with all on this terrific forum!! It is great sharing experiences to help with our issues.

[Hidden in reply to aika]

I agree. Good luck.

[fallingtopieces in reply to aika]

As Irena has just said, many people take these supplements alongside prescribed meds.

I first discovered the supplement route 5 years ago when I came across the American ‘Afibbers’ website which I recommend you check out. My PAF diagnosis was new at the time and it led me to many many hours of extensive research.

Pat

[aika in reply to fallingtopieces]

Thank you!!

[fairgo45 in reply to fallingtopieces]

I used that same website and it was a life saver that was where I learned the value of supplements and they are harmless to us afibbers

[fairgo45 in reply to aika]

Yes perfectly safe aika

[jeanjeannie50]

Both are recommended, however magnesium taurate is quite expensive compared to the citrate. For people diagnosed with stomach acid soreness (GERD) it can be a good idea to dissolve magnesium tablets in water and sip it throughout the day, rather than have once dose hit the stomach at once and cause problems.

Jean

[Hidden]

We suggest that you discuss any supplements with your doctor to ensure that they are best for you to take, in case they may interact with your medication or any other underlying conditions you may have.

Regards, Rachel - AF Association

[Primetime165 in reply to Hidden]

Many people with AF take magnesium. I am a retired nurse. I was always taught that calcium and magnesium are finely balanced in the body. Should a blood test identify low magnesium levels before embarking on supplements.

[secondtry]

I would favour Mg Taurate as I have a fairly low pulse. Also I take some Mg by mouth but because of a sensitive stomach I take a spray on version as well to top up.

[IndiraK]

Mg Taurate works for me. Good luck.

[Hidden]

I've had the same question as you, as have many people, so take 150mg magnesium taurate in the morning and 150mg mag citrate in the evening. A sort of belt and braces approach.

(I might actually start wearing a belt and braces, sewing my pants to my vest and glueing my knicker elastic to my skin just to make sure).

[Janith]

Magnesium taurate. I take it in powdered form. I mix it with Kifer, a little juice, vitamin c powder.

[canadiananna]

I was recommended Magnesium Bisglycinate - by a naturopathic Dr. - any one heard of it? Do you think it will do the same job as Taurate?

[kyoom in reply to canadiananna]

HI Canadiananna,

Your Naturopathic Dr knows her stuff!

Mg Biglycenate is the best and most effective form of Mg to take by mouth.

IT has 2 glycine molecules attached to the magnesium and is easily absorbed in the gut.Citrate and the other forms tend to have a lower absorption rate and might cause some loose bowels.

The normal dose is 200 to 300mg /day.Best taken at night .

good luck.

KA

[canadiananna in reply to kyoom]

thanks - I appreciate the input - I have been taking it in the morning but I will try switching. I have had no issues with it - but to be honest seen know particular improvements either - other than just a little weight loss which I am fine with.

[Hidden]

Gwersey

It would help us answer your question if you told us what you are "desperate" about.

Why do you feel that Magnesium would help you? The puzzle is that so many people are sure Magnesium supplements help them (and I have no reason to doubt them) but there is seemingly absolutely no good evidence they are of benefit to any other than clearly deficient patients. And N.I.C.E recommends against them. And they can be toxic and deaths have been reported.

All that said, the lack of evidence is not proof that they are not helpful.

[Gwersey in reply to Hidden]

I would have thought the reason for my desperation is obvious, since all the people who responded to me clearly understood!! I have Afib and an feeling constantly unwell.

[doodle68]

Hello Gwersey this is a link to a recent thread discussing magnesium which may be of interest to you, it contains some positive experiences that may or may not be attributable to magnesium.

healthunlocked.com/afassoci...

I started taking magnesium having told my doctor of my intention and after hearing a lot about it from fellow members here and also from Dr Sanjay Gupta, a cardiologist in York who has made lots of videos which relate to heart conditions and atrial fibrillation in particular.

youtu.be/oZYXBYAHhN8(Not working as expected?)

[Gwersey in reply to doodle68]

Thanks doodle68. I've ordered some from Amazon. I won't take any until I've spoken to my gp/pharmacist as I take Bisoprolol.

[doodle68 in reply to Gwersey]

Hi Gwersey I told a GP who specialises in cardiology cases that I had changed my lifestyle and was taking Magnesium Taurate and he just said ''Good for you''.

He could see from my notes I was taking Apixaban and a beta blocker. It is always good to check it out with your GP because they know of your personal circumstances, we are all different.

I am not a fan of supplements believing we can get what we need from our food but heaving read up on it I know I can't meet the recommended daily amount of 320mg magnesium so I take half the recommended dose to supplement my food.

I hope you can find something that helps you too...