Hi guys
So after research I have read magnesium taurate could be a game changer for palpitations. Can anyone share experiences and tell me if they think it helped there palpitations? I have been taking them for 3 days and so far nothing and also ended up in a&e yesterday because I was so scared.
Thanks!
Just a thought. I get palpitations when I'm dehydrated, although it took me a long time to realise this because my diet (see bio) seems to dumb down the signals of dehydration.
The thing is, I drank plenty of water, however because I don't eat any processed food, I wasn't getting enough salt. If there isn't enough sodium in your body it is difficult to stay hydrated. Once I started salting my drinks the palpitations eased. I've tried this deliberately to rule out coincidences.
This may not be the case with you, but I thought it worth mentioning. An electrolyte imbalance (whether that may be magnesium, sodium or something else) may be the cause.
Another thought. Your anxiety levels will be making matters worse - while it may not be the route cause it is a known cause of palpitations. As worrying as it is, do try to stay to calm. I know this is easily said, but it will help.
Have a look at this talk by Dr Sanjay Gupta, the UK one who works in the cardiology dept at York hospital:
Hi Friends 31. I'm not aware of any clear evidence from trials (I refer to proper double-blind clinical trials) that has shown a definite link, but there is a lot of anecdotal evidence that suggests magnesium taurate may be beneficial for some people with some dysrhythmias. To add to the anecdotes, I can mention my own experience (male, aged 63, had two valves repaired and af ablation) of managing sudden onset rapid pulse and ventricular ectopics (10 a minute) after a seamless two years post op. Had ECG which confirmed harmless Ventricular ectopics, but I felt unwell with the ectopics and rapid heart rate, so started bisoprolol (the NHS go-to initial beta-blocker) and decided after some reading to start magnesium. After a couple of months everything settled and I felt great (still about 3 ectopics a minute) with a reliable resting pulse, so I stopped the beta blocker and continued with daily low dose magnesium taurate. With no other change, I have been watching my resting pulse gradually climb back up, and I am about to re-start the beta blocker, because it is apparent that for me, magnesium alone is not going to keep things where I want them.
Please be aware that this is my personal experience, and everyone has a unique response to different medications. Supplements can take a long time to take effect. I would think at only 3 days your body might not have even noticed the magnesium yet.
If your palpitations are severe enough to go to A&E, make sure you understand exactly what type they are. Some, like mine, are benign and just make you feel a bit weird, while a few can be serious and need proper management. Talk to your GP or the hospital doctors to get a proper explanation. Oral meds take time to work sometimes, and supplements can be overdone too. Read the labels and follow dosage advice. Taking too much can be problematic. Good luck and try to stay calm as anxiety makes palpitations worse too. Understanding your condition can help relieve the anxiety.
When I started with palpitations it took ages to find out what sort they were. MIne were totally harmless and caused by anxiety. Because they were intermittent, an ECG e never showed them; I had none while wearing a holter monitor. It was only hen I had a stress test that they showed up and that was actually AFTER the test when I was recovering and they'd left the machine on. They could see exactlywhich part of the heart they came from. Unsurprisingly, once I knew they we re harmless, the anxiety reduced and so did the palpitations.
I have been taking Magnesium for a year, and have felt a great improvement in my arrythmia and palpitations. It took a couple of weeks for it to improve, but I wouldn’t be without it now! I buy it from Healthspan.
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