info on mag taurate and coq10

[jini1]

I am new to this site, and aFIb...first episode a year and a half ago and then 3 months ago. For this episode, my Dr. decided to drug me up. First with the demon drug, Sotalol, and Eliquis..I was off to England in a few weeks, so I think he wanted me to not have an episode in the hills of Shropshire! I had a zombie like 3 weeks-then he cut it in half-still tired and in a weird mood, so he stopped it-whew, and increased my metaprolol to a whole pill. I don't know why I am on ELiquis, if I haven't had afib since the second episode three months ago. But my question is about taking the magnesium taurate and or coq10-do any of you have experience with these drugs? How much? safe with drugs I am taking-generally good for the heart???Any info would be helpful. thanks , Jini

[jwsonoma]

Hi Jini1,

Each Afib episode jams Ca ions into cells in your heart making it easier to have another episode until you are having them every day or non stop. It is considered a progressive condition. I went a year between episodes then 6 most then 3 then I requested Flecainide which controls arrhythmia and have been free 3 years. If you have A fib there is a formula the Docs follow to see if you should be on an anti coagulant, Equlis, to reduce your chances of developing a clot during an afib episode and having a stroke. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CHA2D...

Magnesium deficiencies are linked to afib and I guess your meds may cause the coq10 deficiency.

In addition to getting a rhythm control drug ask your doc about a pill in the pocket to take when you have your next episode.

You want to minimize your episodes.

That is all I know others may be of more help.

Following this board is a great 1st step.

Cheers

[Bagrat]

I would suggest you go to the main AFA site. There you can read and learn lots. More knowledge gives you an opportunity to ask your physician meaningful questions. There is also a link to a chadsvasc2 score you can do for yourself which may explain why you have been prescribed an anticoagulant.

Many of us take magnesium supplements and Co enzyme Q10 but always best to check with doctor or pharmacist. Dr Sanjay Gupta ( yorkcardiology not the American one) does lots of useful videos on youtube including ones on magnesium.

Is this a cardiologist ( the doctor prescribing) or an electrophysiologist?

The more genuine info you gather the better. Stick to the AFA and Arrhythmia Alliance for mainstream information

Best wishes

[CDreamer]

I certainly take COQ10 - I think most cardiologists will recommend it.

Magnesium supplements are perhaps a little more controversial - many on this forum take and find it helps and most doctors I have asked will say they don’t think it does anything. The reply above explains what happens when in AF - whilst Calcium fires muscles - Magnesium is required to help relax - good indication that there may be a deficiency in muscle tissue is muscle spasms or cramps. There is a huge amount of information about the efficacy of oral Magnesium compounds - trouble is around absorption as if it isn’t absopred it will just pass straight through and give you diarrhea. Just put magnesium in the search facility at top of page and read the results.

There are few contraindications for Magnesium but be aware that it can interact with some meds - you may find this site helpful and the only one I have found which present some of the contraindication as well as the many benefits.

ancient-minerals.com/magnes...

ancient-minerals.com/magnes...

webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingre...

Best wishes CD

[CDreamer]

PS - as Bagrat said - always check with your prescribing doctor and/or pharmacist - who usually know a lot more.

I would also look at doing some serious investigations into Nutrion generally - maybe look at a consultation with Functional Medicine Doctor or a Nutritionist as they will be able to order the RBC test for Magnesium deficiency but also advise on other possible deficiencies and advice on how to correct them. Food and nutrition is so much better option than pills.

[secondtry]

Mg, Taurine (can't estimate as take one scoop of a compound and use spray-on Mg oil as well) & CoQ10 (200mgs/day) both I am sure have helped under the guidance of an experienced Naturopath & six monthly tests of levels. I was advised I needed to be right at the top of both ranges and even over the top for CoQ10.

[djmnet]

Have been taking magnesium taurate supplements, then added COQ10 -- has calmed my heart considerably, so my AF episodes are no longer taking such a toll. I highly recommend these supplements.

[EricR]

My cardiologists, both when I was hospitalized, advised that I take CoQ10. I was taking a calcium supplement for my osteoarthritis, but my family physician and my outpatient cardiologist recommended that I switch to a magnesium supplement. After subscribing to this website, many recommended magnesium taurate and I began taking it a year ago along with magnesium threonate. They are both better forms of magnesium than magnesium oxide. Although rather expensive, magnesium threonate passes through the blood brain barrier and is said to help brain function. Since I will be turning 76 soon, I need all the brain help I can get. Magnesium and CoQ10 are considered nutritional supplements in the states, not drugs.

Anticoagulants are considered a "must take" for afib patients because of the danger of stroke. As many on this website will agree, stroke is a far worse outcome than having afib.

Even though I have permanent afib, my recent echo-cardiogram yielded normal results in every category. I do have a defribillator implant, but the only meds I am taking are carvedilol and Eliquis. I consider a good diet and moderate exercise to also be very important to my health.