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Marg - is this your first try with CoQ10? If so, there is no reason to think that you must have the more expensive version, the ubiquinol. Why not try at least one bottle? Not everyone needs the ubiquinol form. Just be sure your dose is high enough to do some good. 30 mg isn't going to do much. The typical dose starts around 100. Many people find they need to go up to 2 or 300 to feby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gregg - take both. And that the -one with some fat to help absorption. Two things. The old forms are typically larger crystals which don't absorb well or easily and... as we age, absorption becomes less efficicent along with ability to convert the -one to the -nol is lessened. Since you've been on a statin, then definitely get tested because this is critical stuff here. Jacby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thnks, all for your comments... Certainly, teres always the possibility that Mercola is wrong but not typically. Any seminar Ive ever heard discussing the attributes of clean drinking water always emphasizes that drinking distilled water is not healthy for the long term unless one is careful to replace the naturally-occurring minerals. Maybe they were all wrong all this time. Obviously, dby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I had refererred to this article in a previous post. Here's the URL. This is an excellent review. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Check out this article. Conclusions In the first study to examine the relationship between PPI use and arrhythmias, we found that PPIs were associated with a significantly greater odds of focal tachyarrhythmias. Although evidence from isolated myocyte and cardiac tissue studies provides biologic plausibility to support these findings, prospective studies are needed to exclude confounding as a poby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Erling.... I like to refer to mine as Q-nol. I label the tops of my bottles... "nano" and "Q-nol"... so I know which I'm getting out of the drawer quickly and easily.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bill - do you take magnesium with food? You might consider trying the Blue Bonnet brand that does not contain the bioperene found in Drs Best. People have posted that the bioperene causes them gastric distress just as you mention. The topical magnesium gel would be perfect for you. It's easily absorbed and obviously avoids your stomach. Also consider Epsom Salts baths or foot soaks (maby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Erling - good thinking. Very interesting if there might be a connection. We do need to delve deeper, although I'm not immediately aware of indications about an increased incidence of AF along with the other adverse effects of PPIs - but we should investigate. Jackie Previous references to adverse effects of PPIs <; <; Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - Absorption issues come to mind. Just because you take it doesn't guarantee it reaches the target tissue.... not so much with the ribose as that's readily absorbed, but the other nutrients. How much ribose are you taking? Check the label to see if 1 teaspoon yields 5 grams. Let me know. How much of the CoQ10 are you taking and is it the highly absorbable type? Brand? CoQ is vby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
William - spend some time with CR 72 to get the idea about the ratio of the sodium/potassium. Yes, there is evidence that people are eating way too much salt most of it unknowingly because they like the taste of commercially prepared, packaged foods. It it becomes a craving just the way sugar can be for some people.. They get used to the taste and of course, the food processors are more thanby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Rob - there is a large amount of information indicating that celiacs absolutely must avoid any gluten-containing grain. The damage done by the antibodies to gluten damage the intestinal villi and cause brain plaques. While oats don't grow containing gluten, most oats are contaminated in the harvesting, shipping, processing, packaging so should be avoided. Even oats labled "gluten freeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ivan - yes - they recommend a morning dose and no later than 2 in the afternoon because it takes about 6 hours to reach peak serum levels and as you learned, taking later on can be stimulating. I guess when you need that form, as we do, the results are nothing short of amazing. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joe - if your doctor will cooperate, you can give him the informtion about Exatest which he can order, collect the specimen and send back to Exatest. Medicare covers it. Some insurance plans also do. If you have neither, then there is a specific charge (lower) for those without insurance. Go to www.exatest.com for the details, phone number, email, etc.... you can try corresponding by email iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jerry - Powerade Zero is not something you should be drinking. It is sweetened with (sucralose, acesulfame K) - and all artificial sweeteners should be avoided by afibbers... and everyone, really. Most people 'assume' they have a proper intake of electrolytes or think that drinking some commercial drink will be adequate, but the fact is, that's not so and electrolyte embalancby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
McHale - If you get into the many reports on ribose posted here in the past, you'll learn it is a five carbon sugar that isn't metabolized like the typical sugar we know. Actually, it's recommended taking ribose with a meal because it tends to lower blood glucose levels and you may feel a bit light-headed if that happens. Jackie original ribose post Energizing Heart &by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ivan - I found the same was true for me. Amazing difference. <; Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ivan - It's not advisable to drink distilled water for a variety of reasons. While I agree that municipal tap water is loaded with undesirable chemicals and other impurities not removed from in the "purification" process, you should do extensive reseach on using distilled water. Even the strong proponents of Reverse Osmosis water warn about making sure to add back the essentiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
D-Ribose A building block of ATP, it deploys energy into sick hearts, helping to restore energy reserve and diastolic function, can also lower blood glucose levels. Easily absorbed, approximately 75 percent of it gets through, and symptoms have a tendency to improve quickly with supplementation. Source: Reverse Heart Disease Now M.D., F.A.C.C. Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., F.A.C.C. James C.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Derek - that's a relief. Wonder what the abnormally high reading was all about? It's good you are monitoring. When I was insulin resistant/hypoglycemic, I found the glucometer to be very helpful. Good luck. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - thanks for bringing this topic forward this important topic again. As Erling indicates, the exposure should be of concern to everyone. For sure, this is much too large an industry to allow studies to be circulated indicating hazards to the masses. The best we can do is be aware, make smart choices and do as you are is doing, spreading the word. Recently, several important referencesby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Murray - I realize I did not comment on your ribose question. If you have it on hand, you could start introducing it now... but I'd start with half doses. If your product indicates that 1 heaping teaspoon yields 5 grams of ribose, then I'd begin with half a teaspoon and take it with a meal as ribose tends to lower blood glucose and you don't want to upset your balance. It willby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Derek - well, just remember that something is elevating your blood glucose and that's not normal or good. You should also have your homocysteine levels checked. Any of this can affect AF. As for the CTS... it's well known that deficiency in vitamin B6 is a major cause of CTS. I practiced as a clinical dental hygienist for about 25 years. CTS is common from repetitive stress. My rby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David - over the years, there have been many threads on this forum about Amiodarone. Use the search feature at the top and go back several sessions to read all of them. If you do use this drug, be sure you have your thyroid function monitored at least twice a year. As Jeff mentions, it could be that using the lowest possible dose to keep you AF free but not promote the other adverse effectsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you Mike - I agree that most likely both experts are on the same page and I appreciate your viewpoint regarding treatment. The main point is to seek appropriate treatment and not give in to the standard poor dietary advice or be put on insulin with no regard to dieary interventions and counselling. George, thanks - obviously people don't just stop meds and control diabetes by diet.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Derek - tingling in the extremities can be peripheral neuropathy; classic sign of damage from high blood glucose. I can't imagine that you would consider eating what you did at McDonalds. I also can't believe that the reserves didn't counsel you on your elevated blood glucose. They certainly don't do you any favors. Remember that diabetics are at high risk for stroke or Mby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good news, Lon. We'll summon up the angels for you if you let us know the exact date. Wonderful that you don't have to wait so long. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gary- That's really impressive! You deserve a huge amount of credit to make the commitment and stick with it. I'm sure you notice a difference in how much better you feel. Hopefully, in time, the AF will become a distant memory. Just keep in mind that wheat products (gluten) can be a source of inflammation that may help perpetuate AF so you may want to use alternative flours in tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - Regardless of whether it's Rosedale or Bernstein, or whomever, it's always best to learn as much as one can on the topic from a variety of reputable sources to be in a position to take responsibility for the problem at hand. I'm glad you found success with Dr. Bernstein. The remarkable thing about Dr. Rosedale, who, by the way has devoted his career of over 30 years to thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
This is relevant to CR 72 and Ill post it there as well. A 2007 report on stroke prevention, offered a segment was devoted to sodium. Tip #3 - Dont assume that you can tell sodium by taste. Its estimated that 150,000 lives could be saved each year from stroke and heart disease if we cut sodium by 50% in processed and restaurant foods. (Stephen Havas, VP for Science, quality and public healby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
The literature indicates the PQQ is effective with 300mg CoQ10. FYI.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM