Magnesium tablets

[Cally53]

After a visit to my GP a month ago where I was told my magnesium levels were very low, she suggested I take magnesium tablets to boost my levels. I know they can be beneficial to take for AF and wondered whether these low levels could be the reason why mine has got a lot worse over the last four months - getting episodes every 7 - 10 days! She of course, had no idea!!

Anyway, I bought the tablets straight away and have taken them religiously every day since then and hadn't had any A F episodes from then 'til this morning. 4 weeks free of them! Coincidence, or not? Whatever the reason, if there is one, I was very happy to have a rest from it, even for a short time.

Thankfully I have my first appointment with an EP in Bristol on Tuesday. I'm going to print a report from my Kardia to take with me. There's plenty there for him to see!

[PhyllisK]

Please could you let me know what type of Magnesium and what dosage. Thank you. Phyl.

[Horse57 in reply to PhyllisK]

I take magnesium taurate. I take 400 mg to 600 mg a day. It has slowed down my a fib attack’s majorly since I started taking it regularly about two months ago

[PhyllisK in reply to Horse57]

Thank you 😊

[Cally53 in reply to PhyllisK]

I just bought some in Boots as my GP said she didn't care what ones I took! I will speak to the EP about it on Tuesday though, and take whichever ones he suggests.

[ruuthmo]

Brilliant if it is really that effective - I would also be interested to know the type and dosage of Magnesium, and all good wishes -

[Cally53 in reply to ruuthmo]

Thank you. I will reply once I've spoken to the EP.

[Cally53 in reply to ruuthmo]

The EP wasn't particularly bothered which ones I take.

[Bmwpaul1971]

I don't think most gp's really understand heart/magnesium stuff. I guess unless you are a cardiologist you might not come across it much?

[Cally53 in reply to Bmwpaul1971]

I think you're definitely right there.

[Mari4325]

I also had low magnesium with a diagnosis of Afib and low Vitamin D...both affect your heart. I am taking both and I expect to see a difference.

[Cally53 in reply to Mari4325]

I hope you do. I don't know why my cardiologist didn't suggest it to me a couple of years ago.

[nikonBlue]

I take Vitamin D3 and seems to be helping with the severity of my AF episodes. I just got an appointment yesterday to go and have the monitor fitted for 48 hours....again. I MUST be able to detail the diary this time as they never seem to get it at it's worst!! It's like the AF hides while I'm wearing the recorder!!!

stay well all,

Blue

[Cally53 in reply to nikonBlue]

Thank you. I hope that it shows some results for you this time.

[brit1]

I take magnesium glycinate several times a day (also sometimes mag taurate, they are both great). The only mag not to take is magnesium oxide, its useless and causes loose bowels

[Cally53 in reply to brit1]

I have not thought about taking two different types. I'll remember what you've said about magnesium oxide and definitely avoid it.

[secondtry]

My Naturopath prescribes a Mg compound plus CoQ10 for his AF patients; the Red Cell Mg & CoQ10 tests both need to be well into the upper quartile.

[Cally53]

I'm assuming my levels were/are in the lower quartile.

[CDreamer in reply to Cally53]

It was your serum magnesium which was low so your red blood cell mag must have been through the floor as serum levels are maintained at the expense of the cell levels. Calcium works in partnership with magnesium - calcium is required for muscle cells to contract and magnesium for the cells to relax. Many people take calcium for bone strength or for osteoporosis - my own GP prescribed such. What is often not taken into account is the balance required between the 2.

When you prescribe or take any supplement I believe it beholden to understand what it does, how it does it and what the interactions imply. The article in this link I explains the calcium/magnesium balance and why taking magnesium is an important supplement.

mgwater.com/calmagab.shtml

[JayDW in reply to CDreamer]

Fascinating article, very informative. Thank you for the link.

[Cally53 in reply to CDreamer]

Thank you for your reply, most interesting. I will read the article later.

[Bmwpaul1971]

I have just started again on my stash of magnesium taurate. Been taking for a few weeks and definately feel better

[Cally53 in reply to Bmwpaul1971]

I wonder what comes first, low magnesium levels or AF?

[CDreamer in reply to Cally53]

Low serum magnesium will cause serious Arrythmias, one of which may include AF. It doesn’t follow that all AF is caused by low magnesium though so it is impossible to say which came first.