Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

Teresa (@hopeful33250), it turns out I haven't had my magnesium lab-tested for a while -- not since I was in deep with my nephrologist in late 2012. It wasn't a problem then when it measured 2.1 mg/dl (standard range was 1.6-2.8 mg/dl), and I assume it's OK now with no symptoms. Martin

@hopefull33250, Teresa, not off-hand. I'll check it out and put it up here. Martin

@predictable
Do you know what your magnesium level is, Martin?

@kanaazpereira
Thank you, Kanaaz. Some great information. I need to up my magnesium so that I have some reserves to call on when I become active, especially before exercising. Hmmm, I would never have thought of this on my own. It really does "take a village" or at least a community like Connect!

That's interesting. It raises the heart rate? I use to eat a lot of cayenne pepper in my soups. I heard it was a heart stimulant so cut back. Haven't noticed a difference. Also, black pepper is a heart stimulant and I avoid it. Working on slowing heart rate. Cut my dark chocolate...: (

Some magnesium absorbs better than others. Looking online, we discovered that Magnesium Glycinate 400mg absorbs the best. Might go up in dosage and take two. Also, Hawthorne root capsules from health food stores/Whole Foods is suppose to be good for the heart. I took it for about a week, but went on Metoprolol and will introduce it to my system as I get use to the Metoprolol to slow the heart beat. My beat is better. I am grateful there are so many ways we can approach these problems of the heart, and many complement each other. Day 2 of Metoprolol. I had some tightness in the neck and chest yesterday which cleared up in 15 minutes. Getting use to it. As far as dosage of vitamins, I think you just have to wing it. Do some research, consider your age, size, sensativity etc. I've been taking vitamins since my mid 20's when I read Adelle Davis' books. I consider them food. Also, my husband and I prepare 95% of our food from scratch, fresh soups, fresh steamed vegs, fresh berries with oatmeal etc. I think having simple, low sodium and low sugar food really matters.

Hi @hopeful33250,

This recent paper, published in “Open Heart” journal, reviews the effect of magnesium deficiency on the cardiovascular system. https://openheart.bmj.com/content/5/2/e000775

Hi, Teresa @hopeful33250. I don't take a magnesium supplement product, but rely on a half dozen foods for my daily intake: First, is almond butter for lunch, then oats for breakfast along with yogurt, and dark chocolate for snacks. Other good sources for me are sesame seeds, quinoa, and avacado. I avoid leafy greens for their vitamin K component which conflicts with my Coumadin anticoagulant. Martin

I take 400 mg dr Sinatra, hoping that’s a safe level, which I think it is.

Hello @predictable and all of you in this discussion,

I recently found that my magnesium level is at the very low point of the normal range. A specialist I saw this week mentioned that probably when I am physically active it goes down even further because I obviously don't have any "reserve." So how much magnesium do you take and what type of magnesium do you take? Thanks for your help. You are all just great!