McHale - you need to be aware that the test levels (25 OH D) need to be at the very minimum, 50 ng/mL...and preferably around 70....so you have a way to go. It may take some time and increased doses of D3. I worked at it slowly and it took me almost two years to go from 18 to 70. I managed to reach 50 fairly fast, but we wanted the higher number, so I took 10,000 a day which was the answer.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ivan - so very sorry for both of you. My heart goes out to you. Special thoughts and prayers coming your way. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sure - just as was examined in CR 72. Glad to see this reported. Maybe someone will actually pay attention to it now. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
For those who are sensitive to artificial (chemical) sweetener, be aware that this product contains sucralose along with several other preservative/stabilizer chemicals. Supplemental Facts Serving Size: 1 Tablet Servings Per Container: 200 Ingredients: Vitamin A (as retinal acetate) is 417 IU Amount Per Serving | 8% Daily Value Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) is 33 IU Amount Per Serving | 8%by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hans - I went to iherb and searched under patented nattokinase and came up with this link...by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
oops - here's the link to John Cannell's book.. Athlete's Edge - Faster, Quicker, Stronger with Vitamin D. Preview chapters at that site And here's another relevant clip on by Dr. Cannell on vitamin Dby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Here's an additional article by one of my favorite health writers, Bill Sardi, indicating that vitamin D is helpful for athletes to help prevent sports-related injuries by boosting muscle tone. Jby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - definitely not. I've not used the Source Natural's brand but apparently it is not effective for you although the label "credentials' seem to indicate it should be. Some time ago there was a lot of discussion about various brands that were flying under the radar when purchasing the base material that was the original, patented formulation and there were law suits, etc.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
We often talk about a suspected genetic link to AF and we have observed that various nutritional deficiencies can contribute to arrhythmias. Just as the majority of the population at-large is deficient in magnesium (and we know virtually 100% of the typical afib population is Mg deficient),consideration should also be given to a vitamin D deficiency since we now have become a nation of gun-shy pby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Peggy - in the CCF explanation, it indicates that LQTS can be the result of genetics or is acquired and goes on to explain. In the case I mentioned, it was traced to maternal genes. In the report on Magnesium Absorption and in the notes by Dr. Burford-Mason, she said several genenetic defects had been identified and that probably more would be discovered. Remember, it's not so much thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Maria - Wonderful news. So often, post-ablation, it just takes time for the heart to calm down and regroup. I'm so pleased that you are enjoying NSR. Best to you. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ron - while carnitine is certainly a useful nutrient to add to a heart support protocol, my experience is that it is not the "key" to NSR. It's really more about having optimal intracellular stores of magnesium.... along with paying strict attention to increasing dietary intake of potassium-containing foods relative to eliminating hidden sodium in packaged, processed, commerciaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Theresa - Four years after my ('03) Natale ablation, I began to have periodic AF breakthroughs... one every 6 to 9 months which I was able to convert quickly with the PIP he recommended, but that isn't the point. I tinkered with increasing key nutrients and managed to stave off repeat breakthroughs and as a result, I wrote The Strategy. Erling followed with the most important link anby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pete - there is no question that inflammation can be a trigger for afib. There are many natural measures to control inflammation. Many drugs drugs are effective but come with adverse side effects so this becomes a personal, informed/ educated choice or decision. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Of key importance to remember is the distinction between soy and the fermented soy products that may be beneficial to some individuals Additionally, for adult males consuming soy, the elevated estrogen effect competing with or blocking the androgens, show up as troublesome symptoms as listed in this sample article.. High estrogen in males is not a desirable achievement. Others insist thatby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
There are a number of really good artricles on LQTS Syndrome published by the Cleveland Clinic. Here's the Google directory list: My neighbor worked for CCF physician whose son died suddenly at age 12 from LQTS...so the papers were full of information about how to check for the genetics, etc. Clip from the first reference What is LQTS? Long Q-T syndrome is a disorder of the hearts elecby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ron - NutraEval is a very comprehensive testing tool, but it won't give you the intracellular values of electrolytes. Unfortunately, I don't think you can get Exatest in Canada. You may as well assume you are low in magnesium and start supplementing. The Exatest is scrapings of sublingual (under-tongue) epithelial cells. You can email Exatest to see if they have opened up to Canadby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lisa - A huge amount of basic science stands behind what constitutes a perfectly functional, healthy body. The body is designed to run on fuel sourced from various and appropriate foods and clean, pure water that contains nutrients- vitamins, minerals, amino acids, etc. When the body does not get the ideal intake, then compromises are made in various functions... the body has an amazing abby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Murray - a comment on the vitamin D intake.... you mentioned you have severe back pain... don't be surprised if, as your dosing reaches at least 5,000IU a day, that you begin to have less pain. Incidentally, while 5,000 sounds like a lot - it really amounts to only an eighth of a milligram of cholecalciferol; that's only 125 micrograms...micrograms, not milligrams. (Quoting the vitamby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lisa - thanks - and at the top of that list is electrolyte deficiencies... esp. magnesium and potassium (with sodium overload). Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
While ample vitamin C is certainly essential, orange juice is not considered preferable to eating the whole fruit, especially for those who have to watch carb intake as the fructose content in a glass of juice is quite a jolt.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Erling - It would seem that your earlier post observing that the cause of increased incidence of AF is the result of 'civilization'...applies here which could account for both types of AF - especially when a structural defect is not the cause. Even with Mitral Valve Prolapse, a magnesium deficiency is has been shown to be involved, so might fit in the 'chicken/egg' category oby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Murray - Thanks for listing your supplements. As I scan your extensive list, I would suggest that eventually, when you fine-tune it a bit, that you consider increasing the vitamin D3.... 5,000 a day in winter is a standard minimal dose in winter with limited sun exposure. In conjunction with vitamin D, it's important to take vitamin K2 in the form of menaquinone 7 (K2 MK7) which works inby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Murray - 4.0 on your potassium level may not be high enough. Closer to 4.5 would be more apt to sustain NSR. I know that if mine get close to 4.0, I'm more likely to flirt with AF. Louise has posted here that she was told to keep her potassium intake up while on Tikosyn and the suggestion was (I believe) to use the Low Sodium V8 juice which uses potassium chloride for the 'saltyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mark - what is the cost of anatabloc.. including the fact that it takes a visit to the doctor's office to get it? Or is it easily obtainable OTC? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Larry - Yes! Great news. Do let us know your protocols and keep up the good work. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good reminder that we all need to know our homocysteine level.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Murray - Amiodarone is considered the drug of last resort - which may be exactly where you are...or not. Here are some past references to ami so you are aware of some of the adverse effects... testimonials are worth noting so you are aware of all the facts. Jackie <> <> Also: Patients Taking Amiodarone Amiodarone therapy causes thyroid dysfunction in 14 to 18% of the involved patients. Tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hawthorn is frequently mentioned in directives for managing arrhythmia. During my afib journey, I tried just about everything and I found that hawthorn made my arrhythmia worse...most likely because it is known to lower blood pressure and mine was already low normal. If hawthorn is expensive for you to purchase, I'd forgo that in favor of the other key nutrients that support heart energyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David - as mentioned, if you tolerate L-carnitine, then doses of 2 or 3 grams (2,000-3000mg) are common. As with most recommendations, it's smart to start with a low dose - like 500 mg and increase dosing slowly over time so that you can use the lowest effective dose for your requirements. In the book by Eric Braverman, MD, The Healing Nutrients Within, he states that "Depending oby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM