NO can also be produced by doing this exercise, plus it has other benefits:by Lorraine - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nitric Oxide can be produced naturally by humming.by Sam - AFIBBERS FORUM
Several friends have had good success using beet root powder to increase nitric oxide and lower blood pressure.by GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nitric oxide is a blood gas that acts to relax the arterial walls. Nitrous oxide is the laughing gas we all know and love from the dentist’s office so many years ago. Supplements like L-arginine or L-citruline can increase nitric oxide. The caveat is if you’re on blood pressure medication then the combination can result in too low blood pressure (hypotension) which can make you black out or faby wolfpack - AFIBBERS FORUM
Would a nitrous oxide supplement like NEO40 be ok for us afibbers? Any bad effects in boosting our nitric oxide?by tsco - AFIBBERS FORUM
I do use both. Taurine has some cardio benefit, just don't go crazy with it. I take 2g/day, split between AM and PM. L-arginine I take in the morning a few hours before I usually workout in the gym at lunchtime. It's supposed to relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure by helping create the blood gas nitric oxide. There's supposedly an exercise benefit. I don't have any emby wolfpack - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have routinely taken an amino acid complex for years, just to augment my protein intake; however, as far as I know, that did not improve my tendency for afib, most likely because I have always had an optimal, quality protein intake and no deficits were noted on the various metabolic profile tests so we concluded that wasn't the source of my initiators. If one is looking to boost nitroby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
AF - interpreting your request as for non pharma approaches to BP. I wrote this for the son of a friend who was trying to pass a flight physical to become an airline pilot. He did most of this and did lower his BP so he passed. The examining doc was curious about his pink colored urine - his response - doc I like to eat a lot of beets! From a friend who said this worked well (she's notby GeorgeN - AFIBBERS FORUM
On the citrulline topic... check this study. Very positive. If you want more detail on the beneficial action of nitric oxide, the book, The Nitric Oxide Solution by Nathan Bryan PhD and Janet Zand, OMD is a good one. The classic is by Louis Ignarro, PhD - NO More Heart Disease You will be convinced that NO vitally important. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
L-arginine is a precursor to the blood gas, nitric oxide, which has a vasodialating (relaxing) effect on blood pressure. In short, it can lower BP.by wolfpack - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks and I agree with you Carey. In the pathway getting out of the hospital (tossed into the ER then a 4 day stay) they put me on low dose aspirin as a "continuance" from the injections for anti-coagulation, it did evolve to the side-effects of "irritated digestive tract" and I dropped the aspirin (after some research), but I hear you man. Nobody wants a stroke... In faby FrankInFlorida - AFIBBERS FORUM
People… please. For a rational moment of scientific reasoning, consider the facts presented by Dr. Martin Pall and this very relevant observation: Pall has discovered no less than 26 papers showing that EMFs work by activating voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs), which are located in the outer membrane of your cells. Once activated, they allow a tremendous influx of calcium into the cellby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I read colindo's reference. It's always good to be cautious and consider all sides to a subject. However in this case the positive comments on the use and value of Nitric Oxide are from a man who won a Nobel Prize for his work on this nutrient while the negative comments are from a retired Psychiatrist. Not difficult to choose is it? A point about Quackwatch. When I first saw tby Sam - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Sam - You probably know this, but for other readers: The amino acid citrulline is precursor to arginine which, via specific enzymes, produces nitric oxide (NO) causing small blood vessels to relax thus increasing blood flow. That's the basics of the book NO More Heart Disease by Louis Ignarro PhD Dr. Ignarro 'was co-recipient of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine withby Anonymous User - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'm having trouble walking even short distances as I get a build up of pressure with slight pain in the chest. This happens even with a gentle stroll which doesn't increase my heart rate or breathing. Interestingly I can do fairly light weight training which does increase heart rate and breathing with no ill effects. My cardiologist doesn't think it's angina but admits tby Sam - AFIBBERS FORUM
Rich. You say you are under stress, then as Jackie recommends take L theanine it is a wonderful supplement. It relaxes you, but keeps you sharp, it lowers your heart rate, it promotes the production of nitric oxide, which dilates and cleans your arteries, in doing so lowers your blood pressure if it's high. I take one 150mg capsule just before bed every night, it helps me go to sleeby colindo - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Peggy - I'm late responding. I'm so sorry to read about your recent hospital stay. George mentions the beet juice and improvement in elderly with heart failure. Beet juice is a good source of nitric oxide (chemical symbol NO) which helps significantly with heart failure and other related symptoms. Actually, using the supplements.. either L-arginine or L-citrulline have beenby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
My Natale ablation #2 for a-flutter was performed in Austin, TX mid-August 2014 and did involved the LAA isolation procedure followed 7 months later by ablation #3 to clean up a few stray signals. Thankfully, my heart has been blissfully calm since then. The requisite follow-up TEE was done here in Akron, Ohio, by Dr. Schweikert’s group at Heart Rhythm Associates the end of October. I nowby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Along with my other magnesium, I use Designs for Health NeuroMag ... following is their tech data info... and this link is a report by functional neurologist, David Perlmutter on the threonate form of magnesium: . Retired neurosurgeon, Russell Blaylock has also written on the benefits of the threonate form. If I can locate those clips, I'll include later on. Jackie NeuroMag - Keepby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Regarding posts and comments about on hydration, hypertension and others on blood viscosity and stroke risk, I’m reminding readers to go back to a recent thread on this topic. Also a important reminder is this following report, since hyperviscosity is always something that must be assessed and corrected to avoid the consequences of sticky, thick blood's tendency to form clots more quicklby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes, George, I agree as well. The PACs or even PVCs aren't typically thought of as significant when the results of formal heart monitorings are reviewed although clusters are definitely attention-getting and very annoying. The shortening of the refractory period that can promote that type activity is often due to low potassium levels which may not have been compared by testing during thatby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
On the fibrosis.... Response - (Part 1) … Let’s review the initial posting on the topic of Cardiac Fibrosis in Conference Room Session 24 dated Feb 2004.. I’ll continue in an additional segment as Part 2 soon... regarding which remedial enzymes are found to be effective in reversing fibrosis. This would be not only for the heart but throughout the body wherever fibrosis becomes a problem.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Tim - I agree with you about ablations not addressing the root cause of AF as I’ve been beating that drum for a very long time here on the forum since that was one of my initial concerns because I never, ever wanted an ablation. Being a gun-shy victim of unnecessary surgeries foist on me (the compliant, trusting, unsuspecting patient) in years prior to the onset of Afib compelled me to alwayby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Reminder of this 2006 publication regarding the use of taurine to eliminate arrhythmia by George Eby, MS and William Halcomb, DO Elimination of cardiac arrhythmias using oral taurine with L-arginine with case histories: hypothesis for nitric oxide stabilization of the sinus node Abstract We searched for nutrient deficiencies that could cause cardiac arrhythmias , and found literatureby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ron H – Sorry for the confusion. I had a major interruption just as I was completing the original response to you…and should have delayed posting. I apologize. Following is what I intended to include. As I originally commented, warfarin/coumadin is known to contribute to bone loss and osteoporosis and additionally causes atherosclerotic-type buildup in soft tissues such as arteries and aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Ron - The hoarseness can be related to thyroid. It's not true that you can't overdose on iodine. Therefore, a lot of doctors like to start out even lower than half of the Iodoral dose just to be sure of compatibility. Since you have the nut sensitivity/allergy, it would be wise to try initially very small iodine dosing. You'll respond quickly if you have sensitivity issue.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Randy - My natural Bp is typically around 116/65 and I've been using nattokinase regularly since my ablation in 2003. I didn't notice a change or lowering from my normal. When I did my initial consulting with various people including Dr. Holsworth, who were back then just starting to promote the benefits of using this fibrinolytic enzyme, there were no caveats about having it lower yby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Craig - in addition to George's excellent advice on adding K2 MK7 to your daily protocols, consider adding Ginkgo biloba. Retired neurosurgeon, Russell L. Blaylock writes often about the benefits of taking daily ginkgo for natural blood thinning. He says that it's as effective as aspirin but eliminates the risky side effects of aspirin such as bleeds or gastric ulcers. From his Sby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ron - Based on my research focus on antiaging supportive nutrients, I've also added the mag threonate to my regimen for the past several years for brain wellness support. I don't find that it causes me additional bowel stress but start slowly as everyone is different. Be sure yours says the Magtein™ which is magnesium chelated to threonic acid (magnesium L-threonate). This ionopby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Astaxanthin – Cardio protective…. and more If you haven’t heard of Astaxanthin (Asta zan thin)…this will be important information for you. Astaxanthin is an amazing natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging hero often called the “alpha” antioxidant. I’ve been using it for several years and wanted to share the benefits. Note the reference to atrial fibrillation in sixthby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM