Are there any natural supplements really worth taking for AFib? There’s so many claims out there.

[Ewloe]

Been in permanent AFib since stemi, cardiac arrest and stent fitted 2 months ago. Not obese never smoked exercised hard 4 times a week. Curious about supplements but also curious about medical treatments of cardiac version and ablation as I’m seeing arythmia nurse to discuss options next week. Any info please?

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I should have mentioned that a cardioversion is part of the normal treatment for anyone with persistent/permanent AF. It is the quickest and easiest way for medics to determine whether or not someone can be reverted back into normal sinus rhythm. If it works, even for a short period (hours or days) and the patient feels better for being in rhythm, then it signals that further treatment such as an ablation(s) might provide longer lasting relief from AF symptoms……

[secondtry]

My Naturopath put me on a Mg compound and Co Q10 and said both levels need to be at the top of the normal range. That was 7 years ago and still taking them but can't get my Mg level higher than the bottom of the range, suspect something is blocking it e.g. too much calcium in my diet. More info from anybody on Mg blockers welcome!

[HiloHairy in reply to secondtry]

Have you tried the different types of magnesium? One goes across the blood brain barrier. Somr claim to be much better absorbed than others.

[secondtry in reply to HiloHairy]

Thanks. I use a Mg Glycinate compound and Mg oil transdermally. I think my problem is too much calcium (I love dairy) and so am going to trial one month with low dairy.

[HiloHairy in reply to secondtry]

Interesting! My AFib is brought on by my consuming more than a minimum amount of sodium. This makes eating in Asian restaurants which are my favorites and the most prevalent where I live difficult. My eating a banana are two and taking calcium supplements helps a bit.

[pascaltaskin in reply to HiloHairy]

We're all a bit different and react differently to the same things. After my heart bypass at the John Radcliffe in Oxford 3 years ago, my sodium levels were deemed to be far too low, and the team there put me on a diet of salted crisps and salted nuts for a couple of days... I still binge on them very occasionally and it doesn't seem to do me any harm, but I wouldn't want to try it more than very occasionally!

[MarkS]

Flapjack has got some excellent advice above. On supplements, I tried virtually all of them without any effect when I had AF. I would add that as you've only been in AF 2 months, your heart won't have had time to remodel so an ablation has a greater chance of success. I would suggest you might need to find someone who specialises in treating AF caused by cardiac arrest and/or the treatment. A cryo ablation of the pulmonary veins is unlikely to have any effect. You also need to do a lot of research on it, there's a lot of information out there.

[Jaws66]

Personally, I've tried a few things, e.g. magnesium, and they have made no difference. As a confirmed skeptic, I'm doubtful that there is much left out there - if they made a difference, evidence would be more plentiful, and researchers would have investigated. As usual, a good varied diet is the first thing to try, and avoiding any obvious triggers (caffeine etc)

Re seeing the nurse, my mind always goes blank when I'm there, so I write a list with all my questions beforehand. Good luck !

[Slidingdoors99]

Hi! After doing much reading I take potassium and magnesium each day! I can’t tell you if it’s works because it’s hard to tell. I don’t think that could hurt though and so I take them! (I had AFib for six months and have been back in NSR for six months.)

[Danl1]

Homeopathic Cactus helps. It is small pellets you dissolve in your mouth. Five pellets morning and night until in Rhythm then five a day is what my husband takes.. Mag and Pot as well especially if stress is a trigger..

[secondtry in reply to Danl1]

Cactus is rarely mentioned. May I ask who/what put you onto it and is there a particular brand your husband buys?

[Danl1 in reply to secondtry]

Company I buy from is Urenus in UK

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[secondtry in reply to Danl1]

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[Tomred in reply to Danl1]

Hi Dan1 when you say cactus helps could you please elaborate ie does it stop afib

[Danl1 in reply to Tomred]

He seesDr Wolfson and the naturopathic doctor in his practice told me to try it. There is some science supporting its usefulness with afib. He also takes healthy heart tincture that has a bit in it as well as Hawthorne.

[Spinners]

I am trying magnesium at the moment. No difference to the Afib, but I do have more energy and no longer feel like a wet rag by lunch time.

[belindalore]

Have any Drs tested you for any nutrient deficiencies? Seems like its some do and some don't. Also Google Dr Jack Wolfson. He's a holistic cardiologist in Arizona here in the USA who wrote a book about nutrients for Afib. Also Dr Sanjay Gupta in the UK has videos about that too. Take care and be safe.

[Ewloe]

Thank you everyone. Given me plenty to look into. I’m being ignorant here though. I thought magnesium can make AFib worse and interferes with medication??

[Auriculaire in reply to Ewloe]

Magnesium is essential to the functioning of the heart and in lots of other processes in our bodies. Modern diets are low in magnesium as the quantity in fruit and veg has declined over the last 50 -100years due to soil depletion and modern farming practices. Who has told you that it interferes with medication? Many people here have found magnesium supplements have helped their afib.

[Dee5165]

I suggest you look into natural supplements for Afib. I suffered from Afib 24/7 for 4 months, had a successful Cardioversion, then went back into Afib. Beta blockers gave me no quality of life (QOL) so I did the research. A body takes what it can absorb and only 40% of Magnesium is usually absorbed and the rest is lost in urine. Other supplements helped with Arrhythmias as well. Supplements take 8-10 weeks to show benefits.

I took Magnesium Taurate and glycinate, Co-Q10, Hawthorn Berry, Wild Alaskan Fish Oil, Vitamin D and C. After 8 weeks, I went back into NSR (Normal Sinus Rhythm) and have been free from Afib for 4 months. I am thankful every day that I took my health in my own hands and listened to my heart!

[TracyAdmin Partner]

I am sure the Members on the Forum will offer you lots of advice, but please do check with your Doctor before introducing any supplements into you diet. If you would like any advice or information, you will benefit from joining our 'Virtual' HRC2021 A F Association Patients Day - details available on our website heartrhythmalliance.org/afa...

[drdubb]

My cardiologist prescribed potassium when my AFIB was diagnosis. He recently suggested magnesium, which I was taking thanks to this forum.