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Magnesium and heart rhythm problems
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Apr 28, 2023 | Replies (73)Comment receiving replies
Very interesting article. I really recommend reading it. Another part of this situation is that doctors disagree now on how much calcium older people should take. They used to say we had to take half as much magnesium as calcium with supplements. (One thing which gives me trouble as an older person is that enormous pills are really hard to swallow and calcium/magnesium supplements tend to be enormous. I did find a pleasing chocolate piece that has calcium and very little magnesium.)
Those of us with afib often are given blood tests in the hospital that will give us some idea of our calcium and magnesium levels. I didn't realize that all the whole grains I eat are very helpful to have useful magnesium levels. Mine appears to be fine without supplements.
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@soph There are about 10 or so different magnesium for different parts of the body . Talk to your pharmacist or nutritionist to see which one she recommends. Mag. citrate is for the intestinal problems For fibromyalgia I use Mag, mallete there are others So check out to see which one you need.
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I know that magnesium citrate can cause diarrhea at doses beyond the recommended dose. Other kinds of magnesium may be better for you. I take just 300 mg of mag citrate so it just keeps me regular. But more is too much.
I would read up on magnesium and not just rely on the word of anyone; doctor, friend, naturopath, me... I rely mostly on my pharmacist...who studied drugs and supplements for years in university. I go to a doctor of naturopathy so I value her opinion, too. (Beware of the 3 month course naturopaths.) https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/magnesium-supplement-oral-route-parenteral-route/description/drg-20070730 On the Mayo Clinic site on magnesium they even provide you with a list of drugs that you should NOT take magnesium with. Also, that is why it's a good idea to consult with your pharmacist.