Magnesium

[Summertimeflowers]

Morning After advice please anyone taken magnesium tablets been told it helps irregular heartbeat. Thank you

[Taviterry]

I hope that you will get more direct and useful replies than this one, but magnesium tablets are something I'm bearing in mind later this year, as I gather that taking Lansoprazole antacid pills can lower natural magnesium levels. My own impression is that magnesium can help with irregular heartbeats, but first one should check what one's natural level is. And, sigh, advice about the benefits of taking it with Vitamin D (which most people are advised to take during the winter months) are not unanimous. How much needs to be taken also seems to be an important factor.

(And, another big sigh, in checking what I've written above, I've learnt that the latest popular vitamin I've just started taking reduces the effects of another.)

Please note my emphasis on "gather" and "impression". I shall be interested to read what others have to say.

[Summertimeflowers in reply to Taviterry]

Thank you

[fishonabike in reply to Taviterry]

Lansoprazole and other similar drugs can also affect the acid balance of your gut - this can affect you gut microbiome and lead to other issues in the longer term - please think about looking after you gut microbiome if you have to take this medication long-term - plenty of info and advice online

[Taviterry in reply to fishonabike]

Nine months after my TAVI, I'm wondering who will take responsibility for my long-term aftercare, especially when it comes to the effect of the medications and vitamins that I'm taking. I should have an ECG and brief check-up from my surgeon every year, but he gave me these in November after a possible problem and I had much the same after a trip to Casualty a fortnight ago. I'm conscious of the possible effects of extended use of Lansoprazole and ferrous fumarate. It's something that I would have wished to discuss by now with my GP, but I'm plodding through a series of other tests, so shall wait for the results of those.

[Summertimeflowers in reply to Taviterry]

Thank you for your reply

[fishonabike in reply to Taviterry]

unfortunately GPs often know little about the side effects of medications - pharmacists are often much better informed on these issues, it's part of their job as specialists in drugs and their use

[Taviterry in reply to fishonabike]

Preferably a pharmacist attached to one's GP surgery who has access to one's medical records and with whom you can talk in privacy. There've been occasions at a chemist's when the customer in front of me has discussed their health situation with the pharmacist.

[Summertimeflowers in reply to Taviterry]

Thank you

[Happyrosie]

if you are re vingt help from your medical team for your heart issue, it would be best to discuss this with them. If you are in the UK your doc’s group of surgeries probably employs a pharmacist, so speak to them - your receptionist will know. Otherwise, the pharmacist who dispenses your medication,

[Summertimeflowers in reply to Happyrosie]

Thank you

[NLGA]

I take them amd potassium

I find I am becoming less breathless in them as my af is not so frequentl but it may be coincidence

[Summertimeflowers in reply to NLGA]

Thank you for your reply

[SLK-14]

Hello there...I also take Magnesium along with Zinc, Co Enzyme Q10 and Multi B vitamins. My GP has also prescribed me with Iron. I have Heart Failure and also on the four pillars of medication. I always check the pharmacist before taking any supplements. Take care☺️

[Summertimeflowers in reply to SLK-14]

Thank you iv got ECG later on today then take it from there. Thank you for your reply

[scentedgardener]

I have been considering magnesium. I asked my cardiologist, but all he said was that he had no problem with me taking it but could not advise on dosage as he didn't know enough.I recently had a blood test which also included magnesium, but mine is not far off optimum level, so I'm still on the fence.

[Summertimeflowers in reply to scentedgardener]

Thank you for your reply

[Snoogs]

I started to experience irregular beats. After some research I discovered long term use of PPI’s can decrease mg absorption, I take Nexium (Funny how the doctors never mentioned that). The irregular beats were troublesome to me so I inquired about this during a check up and questioned whether I should take a supplement before actually doing so. Doc responded saying give it a try.

I started taking 400mg daily (Magnesium Glycinate) before bedtime. Within 2weeks my irregular beats subsided. I’m back to drinking coffee and some beers which I had eliminated trying to relieve the ectopics. Going on 8 months now and all is well. I will be getting bloodwork done in the near future and request they check my mg level.

My lesson in this is if you’re not getting answers you have to advocate for yourself and ask questions.

[Summertimeflowers in reply to Snoogs]

Thank you for your reply iv been having irregular heartbeats with a low pulse in later to have a ECG Have been doing a bit of research and lots seem to mention magnesium. Thank you

[GoodHearty]

I use Magnesium Taurate after reading several articles about how we are depleted of minerals as we age. I also take handful of pumpkin seeds which are packed with other minerals like zinc and potassium, all very good electrolytes for heart and cardiovascular health in general.

[Summertimeflowers in reply to GoodHearty]

Thank you for your reply

[Ennasti]

I take magnesium orotate daily. My doctor wants to keep my magnesium levels at the higher end of the range. It doesn’t do much for my arrhythmia that I’ve noticed. On a side note, I started to experience extreme drops in my heart rate and loads more fatigue and so my doctor also tested my Vit B12 levels and discovered it was very low. Get the doc to test both magnesium and b12.

[Summertimeflowers in reply to Ennasti]

Thank you I Will

[Warm-heart]

Highly recommend taking magnesium, it is a key mineral for so many things in the body and especially heart and many / most of us are short of it. The soil does not contain minerals like it once did, hence we don't get enough minerals from food anymore. I take magnesium taurate (good for sleep at night too) and magnesium bisglycinate. This top cardiologist has a lot to say about the value of magnesium: youtube.com/results?search_...

[Summertimeflowers in reply to Warm-heart]

Thank you

[Dragonfish]

Hi my husband had A fib 6 years ago and had to be cardio verted back into normal rhythm. After a short while with other medications ( beta blockers) he was taken off all meds except for pill in pocket should he need it if AFib returned. Apart from 1 minor blip he has been fine ever since but after some research has been taking 2 x 200 milligrammes of magnesium citrate daily and feels these have helped to keep him in normal rhythm. I also take 1 tablet daily as helpful to reduce migraines. I have just had a pacemaker fitted 6 weeks ago, for slow HR and pauses and mentioned magnesium to the cardiologist and he said it was good for the heart. Would advise not taking more than 400 mlg a day though as can make you a bit prone to loose stools! Hope this is helpful.

[Summertimeflowers in reply to Dragonfish]

Thank you

[Taviterry]

I live in a hard-water area and have never bothered to have a filter on the drinking water. FWIW Dr Google advises "because hard water contains high concentrations of magnesium and calcium, drinking it may help you get your recommended daily intake of these essential minerals". Rather depends on how much one drinks, of course, though I'm conscious we're all encouraged to consume a lot of water.

[Summertimeflowers in reply to Taviterry]

Thank you

[Maxwall47]

Help with constipation too sorry I don't know if it helps the heart