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I think it would be a good idea for those who experience Afib or high heart rates to take magnesium supplements before doing anything else. Magnesium would certainly not harm you and could be all you need to do. Most Americans do not get enough magnesium in their food. 3 years ago I started having some instances of Afib and high heart rate as detected by my Apple watch. After some research online I started taking Magnesium Glycinate before bedtime as that type magnesium helps you sleep. I also take Magnesium L Threonate in the morning. I haven't had any Afib since then. I would also suggest reading the book "The Magnesium Miracle."
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@retiredphil I will challenge taking magnesium without talking to your doctor first. Magnesium can be hard on your kidneys, and many, many seniors have kidney decline if not into a stage of kidney failure. Also, magnesium can cause slow heart rate, that is called tackycardia and I can have this several times on any day, like down into to 40's. Pre PMR I had it all the time. Lastly magnesium can slow blood clotting as well as cause problems if you already have a heart rhythm problem.
True that we may benefit from magnesium, but I would encourage people to ask their doctor about going on any supplement first, just in case it's not for you.
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Thank you … I just started on magnesium glycinate, one that that I could swallow. The capsule form was too scary so I found a pill form that is huge but not as scary.
Hoping this is all related to my body coping with new cortisol demands so we’ll see how the heart monitor test comes out and hope for the best!