zinc/copper imbalance I haven't posted in quite a number of years. Thanks to advice on this website, except for increased afib episodes following a couple of viral infections, I have managed to limit my afib episodes to 3-5 times a year, 2-6 hours each. I have been using taurine and magnesium taurate and have been cautious with other supplements. I monitor myself closely for signs of problems, keep a journal, and strictly limit free glutamate and histamine in my diet . My best period was 2015-2017 during which time I had only one episode in three years! I am very grateful! This year, your advice saved me again. I was having slightly more episodes of afib and unusual ectopic beats. The ectopic beats began evenings, then also after meals, and then off and on all day and night. They consisted of runs of 1-4 beats followed by a pause, repeated a number of times, then NSR, then start over again. Very disconcerting. I came on your website and saw the article about copper imbalance. I had been taking zinc as a preventive during covid, so I stopped the zinc and ate foods high in copper and slowly my ectopic beats decreased. Finally, after about two weeks, they stopped and 2 months later have not returned! Can't thank you all enough! I have come to the conclusion that I am very sensitive to anything that upsets balance in my body. Managing my afib requires constant vigilance.. Arrythmia is my warning I am out of balance. https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,186974#msg-186974 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:23:45 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,187213#msg-187213 Re: zinc/copper imbalance https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,187213#msg-187213
Conclusions: Zinc deficiency is frequently misdiagnosed on the basis of low plasma zinc concentrations. The potential risk of copper deficiency developing in patients prescribed high doses of zinc is apparently infrequently considered. It is probable that a significant minority of patients prescribed with high doses of zinc develop iatrogenic copper deficiency.


[pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]]]> PavanPharter AFIBBERS FORUM Thu, 22 Sep 2022 21:09:18 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,187212#msg-187212 Re: zinc/copper imbalance https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,187212#msg-187212 atherosclerosis, we present a perspective that statins may be causative in coronary artery
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activation, which in turn protects arteries from calcification. Statins inhibit the biosynthesis of
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heart failure, reminiscent of the dilated cardiomyopathies seen with selenium deficiency.
Thus, the epidemic of heart failure and atherosclerosis that plagues the modern world may
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[www.tandfonline.com]]]> PavanPharter AFIBBERS FORUM Thu, 22 Sep 2022 21:07:08 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,187033#msg-187033 Re: zinc/copper imbalance https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,187033#msg-187033 gloaming AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:29:28 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,187032#msg-187032 Re: zinc/copper imbalance https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,187032#msg-187032 I was told recently to take zinc when I had covid. I didn’t know about depleting copper when taking it.]]> susan.d AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:02:16 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,187031#msg-187031 Re: zinc/copper imbalance https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,187031#msg-187031 PavanPharter AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:00:19 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,187001#msg-187001 Re: zinc/copper imbalance https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,187001#msg-187001
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there was a detailed article in the newsletter on this website, but I can't figure out how to find it right now. I think it was in June. It explains the zinc copper balance and why too much zinc and not enough copper can lead to increased ectopic beats. I was amazed when I read it and immediately stopped zinc supplements. What is strange is that I had been craving quinoa, which is apparently one of the best sources of copper. It worked for me. Hope it works for you!

funny I have been craving quinoa too.. and it doesn't even agree with me and if I overdo it packs on the lbs. I was thinking the other day- I gotta get more quinoa.. gotta get more quinoa. so this will skew the "study" that Vanlith and I are doing but I am going to get me a bag of quinoa tomorrow. I just have a wee bit left in my bag. OH! and I just thought how I have been away from home helping dad so eating is different (lots of salads.. but .. well wait.. I did have quinoa on a boxed salad yesterday but not a lot.). IDK! LOL.]]> bettylou4488 AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 05 Sep 2022 01:10:22 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,187000#msg-187000 Re: zinc/copper imbalance https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,187000#msg-187000
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Ok Betty lets do this together on the same day....NO ZINC FOR 2 WEEKS starting today or monday + we will both check back not next weekend but the weekend after either sat or sun bumping this thread + both report how we are doing....DEAL?

well going in and out of the hosptial has me a little wigged to not do it LOL. Plus I am at the 3 month mark but yes! I will try. may not be scientific but I like this kind of "science". hahaha]]> bettylou4488 AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 05 Sep 2022 01:08:23 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,186999#msg-186999 Re: zinc/copper imbalance https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,186999#msg-186999 LynnJ AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 04 Sep 2022 23:30:56 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,186997#msg-186997 Re: zinc/copper imbalance https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,186997#msg-186997 vanlith AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 04 Sep 2022 23:17:33 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,186996#msg-186996 Re: zinc/copper imbalance https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,186996#msg-186996 bettylou4488 AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 04 Sep 2022 22:53:02 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,186992#msg-186992 Re: zinc/copper imbalance https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,186992#msg-186992
TY Lynn]]> vanlith AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 04 Sep 2022 21:32:35 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,186974#msg-186974 zinc/copper imbalance https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,186974,186974#msg-186974
This year, your advice saved me again. I was having slightly more episodes of afib and unusual ectopic beats. The ectopic beats began evenings, then also after meals, and then off and on all day and night. They consisted of runs of 1-4 beats followed by a pause, repeated a number of times, then NSR, then start over again. Very disconcerting. I came on your website and saw the article about copper imbalance. I had been taking zinc as a preventive during covid, so I stopped the zinc and ate foods high in copper and slowly my ectopic beats decreased. Finally, after about two weeks, they stopped and 2 months later have not returned! Can't thank you all enough!

I have come to the conclusion that I am very sensitive to anything that upsets balance in my body. Managing my afib requires constant vigilance.. Arrythmia is my warning I am out of balance.]]> LynnJ AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:52:46 +0000