QuoteCarey Attached the full paper You forgot something. I'm sorry it took long to reply. Here the full study. I recommend reading all of it, there is also some negative outcome as well shown in the paper,by Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good read, below the conclusion of the study. Attached the full paper Conclusions The intake of marine omega-3s has consistently been found to have antiarrhythmic effects. When marine omega-3s are consumed, there is an increase in cellular membrane fluidity, inhibition of L-type calcium channels and a reduction in the chance of arrhythmic events during susceptible times. Prospective data suggby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteLaniB I used Dr. Dean's Remag for about 18 months to bowel tolerance. My incidences of Afib decreased during that time, but my lead level went way up so I stopped. I tried the Bio Optimizer brand for a 3 months and it did not raise my RBC Mg level. We are all different. It may work for you. I am now trying out the Mg formula by Organixx brand. Time will tell. A "Floaby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteDaisy I take 5000 IU of D3 together with K2 MK7. I don’t take any supplemental calcium and I avoid dairy, but I don’t have a problem with palps—must be individual. I'm trying to learn more on the Ca to Mg ratio, curios to know your total daily Mg intake I supplement about 1000 mg of magnesium per day and while I don’t supplement calcium, I do eat calcium-rich foods, but not daby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotesldabrowski Hi, I was diagnosed with AFIB at 30. Ablation was not available at the time. I waited until I was 58 to get my first ablation when meds no longer worked and ablations results were getting better. Wish ablation was available back then. So much advancement on the procedure and treatment options. I do not think age is a factor. As you will see in the forum, this condition is unfortby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac dysrhythmia associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Several small studies have reported that low serum total testosterone (TT) levels were associated with a higher incidence of AF. In contrast, it is also reported that anabolic steroid use is associated with an increase in the risk of AF. To date, no study hasby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteDaisy I take 5000 IU of D3 together with K2 MK7. I don’t take any supplemental calcium and I avoid dairy, but I don’t have a problem with palps—must be individual. I'm trying to learn more on the Ca to Mg ratio, curios to know your total daily Mg intakeby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN Someone complained about palpitation with K2 (mk7) on a low calcium diet years ago, and I have been keeping an open eye about this subject. FWIW, I take a product with 25 mg K2 MK-4 and 500 mcg K2 MK-7. I keep my calcium intake <500 mg/day. I have taken 10,000 IU's D3/day for long periods and run my 25OHD north of 100 ng/dL (per my doc's suggestion). I currentlby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteDaisy I think I will focus on the Atrial Myopathy now. Can this picked up with an echo? Nope, only a specializes type of MRI that is expensive and rarely done as it is not widely available. I understand. That's why not one ever picked up anything throughout out the years thenby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey I understand, so as today this is the current thought that applies to all Afibbers. Regardless of what type of Afib someone has, there is always some changes in cardiac tissues causing it, correct? Yep, that's pretty much it. The technical term being used is atrial myopathy. Worth noting the we took the word "lone" out of this forum's title at least two yearby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteYuxi Marco, I do not supplement Calcium, my daily Calcium intake is solely from food and is around 500 IU. I only take K2 when I take D3. Are you saying K2 causes palpitations for people with low calcium intake? why? This is just what I have observed throughout the years. Some one complained about palpitation with K2 (mk7) on a low calcium diet years ago, and I have been keeping an open eby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN thank you G, I will look into this. I'm currently looking into into Dr Carolyn Dean and her work with Magnesium, she is supposed to be the expert on it out there. According to her work, not to be deficient in Mg, someone would need to to be at least at the top range of Mg rbc test. With mine came back at 4.9 (deficient according to her) and yours slightly above range, you seeby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteDaisy Lasy year, when I was searching on the forum, I found this file that is called "prescription for LAF". I have tried to search for it on the forum but I cannot find it anymore. I'm wondering if it was taken down due to old info. are all the recommendations in the file still ok to follow? The idea of Lone Afib hasn’t stood up to research as it has become clear that Afby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey That PDF you attached is an AFib Report written by Hans, and since you have it I'm not sure what it is you're trying to find. A post talking about? If so, notice that the search feature only searches back the last 30 days by default. You have to use Advanced search and choose "all dates" if you want to search further back, which obviously you do. I just rememberby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN Is there any particular Mg supplement is recommended in the forum? I think, like many things, it is individual. For me, any mag form works in sufficient quantity. Magnesium for me is and has been a key part of my remission strategy. Here are some non-standard ideas. A number of years ago, the late Erling Waller (passed a few years ago at age ~91) and member Jackie developby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteYuxi Three years ago, I found out my VD was only 28 through annal blood test. Family doc told me to start taking 2000 IU D3 per day. I took it off and on for two years. Last year it increased to 36, better but still low. A month ago I watched Dr Berg's video about taking 10,000 IU of D3 per day, so I decided to up my intake. I bought Sports Research D3 + K2, it has125 mcg. Vitamin D3, 5by Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotesldabrowski Saw the same study and posted, any concerns about toxic levels? I know the body eliminates what it does not need. The concern it is not with toxicity, but rather with calcium metabolism, too much vit D can raise calcium in the blood, not good for us. The I know, the body only regulates vitamin D synthesis till a certain point, with sun exposure only. That means, there is noby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
thanks for posting this. Even with vitamin D, I believe there is a U shaped curve. Probably staying around 50ng/dl is best QuotePavanPharter Taking higher-than-recommended doses of vitamin D for five years reduced the risk of atrial fibrillation in older men and women, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia, the rby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lasy year, when I was searching on the forum, I found this file that is called "prescription for LAF". I have tried to search for it on the forum but I cannot find it anymore. I'm wondering if it was taken down due to old info. are all the recommendations in the file still ok to follow?by Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'd like to know what people think here of this Magnesium product. It combines 8 type of magnesium, have good review but it seems quiet expensive. Is there any particular Mg supplement recommended in the forum?by Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN I was a vegan when I had my first episode in 2004 (no longer as of 2008 or 09). In 2015, I was tested for the first time for omega 3 index it was very low, around 3.something. Because of AlzD genetic risk, my doc wanted my omega 3 index between 10 & 12. Subsequently, I've run it generally north of 12 and as high as 19 without an impact on my afib burden. Omega 19% is prby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
George, If I'm understanding well, your technique was basically, inhaling then exhaling and then hold for as long as possible, correct? QuoteGeorgeN Quick look: Serum CO2 lengthens ERP, and slows conduction This may be why apnea creates a risk for afib (slowed conduction after the apnea). There may be an opportunity to use this to convert episodes without meds (I did this). Therby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotemjamesone Reflux/Gerd was a major trigger for both my afib, SVT and fluter episodes. Conversely, the episodes triggered my relfux/Gerd I had a lot of success with the FODMAP diet at one point, Now on PPI's, which I don't recommend unless you absolutely need them, which I do. Smaller meals, not eating too close to bedtime and intermittent fasting are all things you can try to calmby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotegloaming Thanks for your kind concern. I am a determined night owl, my own worst enemy. If I force myself to go to bed at a more reasonable time, I almost certainly have a better night. I think it's my morning internal alarm that does it. If I am abed too late, I just lose out on sleep because I'm awake again just a few hours later with that infernal internal clock. I haveby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN Some afibbers have "vagal/parasympathetic" triggers, some "adrenergic/sympathetic" & some both "mixed." See here: The sprinting & panic attack sound adrenergic to me, the cobra sounds vagal. HI George, does the vagal afib present itself with lower heart rate compared to the adrenergic?by Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteDaisy I will need to get some good sedative IV for sure. I found that I did want to know all the details—but if you choose a top notch EP to do your ablation you can let go, trust his/her expertise and not even think about the actual process. The important part of that statement is “top notch EP” and there are all too few of them and seeing one often means traveling—but it is so worthby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteDaisy I have to say, all of this sound pretty scary. Point us to the scary parts and we will try to do a good job of "unscaring" you! Hi Daisy, thank you. I pretty much have already anxiety any time I go to a doc office. The idea of having a sort of heart procedure scares me to begin with. Reading what the need to do with injecting different drugs to test my heart, aby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks everyone for the info. I have to say, all of this sound pretty scary.by Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
what is the general consensus as today in the forum for fish oil? I have seen some recent data showing the increase in incidence of Afib with Fish oil supplementation. However, high doses or EPA only were used in the studies I have seen. My personal anecdote, is that I have used fish oil for many years, never had an issue I could notice. For my first episode in the 2020 I had actually stoppedby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotegloaming It's an older study, a decade ago, and it's over rats, but, worth consideration: This next article is slightly contradictory, but only with respect to the relative incidence of AF between hypo and hyper thyroidism: In my case, testosterone and thyroxin are good, and so is my ADH, which means I don't get up in the middle of the night to pee. Cortisol is mby Marco - AFIBBERS FORUM