magnesium, potassium, taurine combo supplement?

[kitenski]

I was doing some research and came across this plan which suggests taking the above 3 supplements.

I'm aware magnesium has been discussed and recommended but wasn't ware of the combination.

Does anyone take all 3 or have any links to other articles regarding the benefits?

Does anyone have a UK source of a combination supplement for all 3?

Thanks!

Greg

[10gingercats]

Not a good idea to take potassium suplements as too high and too low can cause the heart to 'mess up'.....go into afib.If you know you have low potass. then GP wil give you a supplement.Usually it is detected via a blood count when they are checking for other things. Magnessium is always good to supplement (I am not a medic but that is my understanding of it).

[mav7 in reply to 10gingercats]

Agree with ginger kitenski

Discuss with your doctor, but many people do not need additional supplements. Best to get a complete blood test to identify any deficiences.

[Cholla3 in reply to mav7]

Blood tests are reported to adequateely measure potassium. (I was low by test, given a supplement by a nurse practioner, and then tested normal.) I read that most of our magnesium is stored in our bones and blood tests don't adequately reflect its level.. BTW my cardiologist said do NOT use salt substitute (potassium.). I didn't ask why.

[jeanjeannie50]

I take taurine and magnesium supplements, also eat a banana for potassium most days. I know that my potassium levels are just a few points above normal, so now only eat a small banana.

[secondtry]

My London Naturopath put me straight onto a Mg compound (see below) that contains all of those you mention and he said take CoQ10 with it - 'all my AF patients are on these two'). I did have a blood test first on my Red Cell Mg level & Co Q10 levels as evidently they need to be in the upper quartile. Over the years, I have adjusted the Mg dose down from what it says on the tin despite not being able to raise my level (maybe due to a hi calcium diet blocking Mg absorption) as feel better on a lower dose.

nutriadvanced.co.uk/megamag...

[kitenski in reply to secondtry]

thanks for the link, not heard of CoQ10! How do you adjust the Mg down as it seems a fixed amount in that Mg compound?

[secondtry in reply to kitenski]

Just a smaller dose of everything.

[Shcldavies]

Supplements will only do you good if you are low in them, so yes they may work then again they may not. These are all electrolytes which are needed for your heart to work correctly. Blood tests will not be an indicator to your cell magnesium so there is little harm in taking as a supplement, if you take too much there are no significant side effects but you will need the toilet often. Too much potassium can be harmful to your hearts operation but I do not know how much is too much for you (too little is also harmful). Normally the quantities in the supplements are well within the acceptable limits but I would check to make sure.

[Brandue]

I do take them and they help. I take Heart Calm and the other two supplements individually. Amazon carries Heart Calm.

[Cholla3 in reply to Brandue]

Thanks Brandue. Here is info about Heart Calm. I have recently been prescribed Losartan Potassium 100 mg/pm (Less heart events if take pm rather than am . ). There is a warning attached that potassium levels can become too high with this medication so I won't use Heart Calm until my level is tested. From Amazon: amazon.com/Maintain-Fast-Ac.... amazon.com/Maintain-Fast-Ac... Calm is a natural formula designed to help support a healthy heart rhythm in healthy hearts and help support the electrical stability of this critical organ. A unique magnesium complex, a mineral required for proper heart function, optimized for bio-availability and digestive-tract tolerance, has been combined with taurine, an amino acid thought to promote cell membrane stability and help regulate intracellular levels of potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium within the heart. These two important components provide the backbone of the Heart Calm formula.

Heart Calm's proprietary magnesium complex consisting of magnesium taurate, magnesium malate and magnesium glycinate was designed for maximum absorption and to help prevent bowel discomfort typically associated with other forms of magnesium.

Potassium, an essential electrolyte, and Coenzyme Q10, a unique nutrient that supports energy production throughout the body and is found in high concentrations within cardiac tissue, complete our breakthrough formula. Working quickly via synergistic means, Heart Calm helps provide support for your heart to continue to function optimally. Please read all directions and safety information prior to use.

[Brandue in reply to Cholla3]

Thank you for the information. I take a blood pressure medication that depletes my potassium levels so, I get my blood tested every 6 months and they are normal range for potassium. I do take 850 mg of prescription potassium. I take 3 Heart Calm a day and my levels are still good. Thanks for the good read on Heart Calm.

[BraveHeartGirl]

I have read about taurine supplement for afib but haven't tried it yet as haven't been able to confirm from multiple other sources that it's good for this condition and is safe. And haven't yet asked my doctor about it. Will be interested to hear what you find out!

[dw98611 in reply to BraveHeartGirl]

I read where taurine increases QT interval. Thus taurine supplements shouldn't be taken if you're on flecainide or other heart rhythm drugs. It did increase mine, and also was pro-arrhythmic for me. I've read lots of posts on this and other forums where people say taurine supplements cure their AFIB, but it's possible they weren't on heart rhythm medications.

[CoconutBob]

I was prescribed a potassium supplement because blood tests showed it was low. Also take magnesium taurate 2 capsules day and 1 mag biglycinate at bedtime to help me sleep when I remember.

[Tomred]

Hi kitenski, ive been taking magnesium for maybe 20 years and ive not noticed any discernable difference to my PAF , and ive tried various types , im currently self experimenting with added potassium and magnesium taurate, been on about 3-4 weeks now, and with understanding that supplements take time to work its too early for me to recommend to anyone, so far there hasnt been any miracles taking this combo , for me anyhow, but if there is any noticeable difference in the longer term ill certainly give my views on this forum.

[BlueINR]

I had magnesium prescribed by cardiologist after a recent hospital stay. I'm not one who is much for supplements, but if the cardiologist is Rx'ing it, I'm taking it. I also take Rx potassium because I take Lasix which can lower potassium.

[Teresa156]

I take a mixture of 2 seperate items of magnesium glycenate and magnesium taurate every day ( total of about 450 mg) there are some magnesium’s that do very little ( such as magnesium oxide). I

I haven’t heard of one item that does everything you mention. I’m afraid I avoid additional potassium supplements as I take bisoprolol ( so do take care if you do too) bisoprolol can raise potassium levels in the blood - it did mine, ( and I’m in only 1.25 mg) but mine was on the lowish side of normal before, so it was fine, but it’s something to be aware of. Ideally it is worth getting your bloods tested to see if you are low.

[MeganMN]

I have been doing research on all of this as well. I have started the Heart Calm and am exploring Arginine, Taurine, and Hawthorn Berry. I am set up to see a Naturopath to ask about all of it and will post what I hear, but my own research so far has been promising. Interestingly, the med used to induce rhythms in the EP lab (isoproteronol) can severely deplete arginine and taurine in the body, which has me wondering about my worsening rhythm after my failed ablation, as well ad the propensity for afib patients to have atrial tachycardia after ablation. Could there be a link? Maybe?Will post some research articles on all the above tomorrow!!