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Isabelle - when you designate "natto" that means the food and yes it does contain vitamin K2. However, Nattokinase, the enzyme, is purified of vitamin K (or should be) and therefore it is not an issue. However, that said, the latest info for those on coumadin is that adding small amounts of vitamin K2 in the menaquinone 7 form helps regulate coumadin dosing AND helps prevent the aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Peter - Afibbers are no more 'at risk' than the general population.... unless we have weak immune systems. Some afibbers have posted that if they get a fever, they have afib flareups. The best defense is a healthy immune system. I've posted guideline recommendations and directives put forth by those on the frontlines of this new flu threat and they say that those with healthy immune systems sby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Too bad the reporter didn't take the health issue just a bit farther to point out it would be helpful also to realize that avoiding ALL grain type products is a healthier route and would eliminate the pricey gluten-free empty calorie junk/packaged food out there. You don't have to have a formal celiac diagnosis to be sensitive to either gluten/gliaden proteins or even casein. Justby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David - rather than take capsules, the powder is easy and tastes mildly sweet.... of course, capsules are portable but a bit more expensive. Start with 1 teaspoon twice a day. One teaspoon should be equivalent to 5 grams so that's 10 grams daily. (15 grams a day if you have CFS/Fibromyalgia). Adding in CoQ10 at 100 mg is part two of the equation.... but also, you need optimal magnesiumby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lynn - thanks for your post. From a distant memory of a teleconference I heard a long time ago, I recall that saliva pH is a indicator of emotional state... anger, anxiety = acidity and urine pH is reflective to tissue status. If you want to learn some of the science behing the acid/alkaline pH focus for health... these are good resources: Understanding Acid-Base by Benjamin Abelow, MD Alkaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - I had marginal success with sotolol; even when I switched to flecainide, I still had breakthrough arrhythmia until I finally optimized my intracellular magnesium and potassium, took taurine and had my displaced diaphragm adjusted. I went from escallating events of afib over an 8-year span to almost every day with some days, only 4 hours inbetween events. Then, I went to zero events afterby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Hans The exception would be to the last statement. The amino acid chelate form we recommend the Magnesium Glycinate patented by Albion labs does not depend on stomach acid for absorption. It travels, intact to the small intestine where it is ready to go directly into the blood stream with no further chemical breakdown. This is the beauty of this specially formulated magnesium fby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hawk - does your daily supplement protocol include 5 grams of d-ribose before and after exercise... and the same dose even on days that you don't exercise? Do you take CoQ10 and carnitine? How much magnesium and potassium? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, George -Thanks for taking the time to do this. Very useful. As a point of interest, most drugs deplete magnesium and that would also include birth control pills and HRT. There is no question that having optimal intracellular levels of magnesium and potassium is an important step in controlling AF. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sharon - I'm glad your mother is doing so well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Don - you are fortunate to have an expert in the family. I hope you share her relevant findings with us. Have her check into the work on mycoplasma by Garth Nicholson, PhD.... at one time it was thought that was the source of AF and at that time, I spent the money to be tested. (negative). I'd be curious about her take on this hypothesis. As I mentioned in another post to Mark, the critby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mark - you always have to remember that it is critical to manage inflammation as measured by C-reactive protein, homocysteine as well as viscosity measured by the standard PT tests and fibrinogen. Inflammation along with thick blood is courting disaster. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David - the significant difference in the Essential Enzymes is that it breaks down lactose and cellulase (fiber). The other Super Enzymes work mainly on proteins and fats. I use both depending on what the meal or snack contains. If no protein, then I use the Essential Enzymes but if I have fat or protein, I always use both.... works for me. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Peter - you are so wrong about colloidal silver being spam. I have relied on CS for many years to clear up any hint of a cold, sore throat, flu, sinusitis and many other applications. I even gave it to my dear cat who had a liver infection and wasn't supposed to survive. He lasted another six years until he died of old age at 16. Confounded the vet to say the least. Visit Garry Gordonby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
George - as you have often mentioned topical application is an efficient method of getting magnesium. In the product data sheet for the topical magnesium chloride that I have, it says the gel delivers approximately 150 mg of elemental magnesium per 1/4 teaspoon applied to the skin. This would equate to roughly the size of a nickel. 30 minutes is recommended to ensure optimal absorption. Afterby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ben - I was vagal. Now that I've had ablation, I have an emergency stash of meds to use just in case of breakthrough. I've had the chance to test it a few times and it works like a charm... just the same meds you have in your PIP.... the beta blocker does work to slow down your heart rate so that the flecainide can then work to convert you to NSR. My EP says to take 25 mg Toprol atby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David - reflux during exercise if you haven't eaten in the previous couple of hours would indicate to me that you need some digestive enzymes with every meal... something isn't getting broken down and it's lying around in your stomach putrifying for a long time. It won't hurt to try. I'd start with a combo of these two types and you can get both via the web link abovby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
James - check out this recent post by Erling on Carnitine. <; As for forms of carnitine... each expert has some opinion on which is the best form of carnitine. From the Sinata book (page 100) L-carnitine 100% pure L-carnitine. Suitable for liquid formulations requiring a high concentration of L-carnitine such as infant formulas, sports beverages and liquid nutritional supplements. Lby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Jim - what was the reason given for rushing into an ablation? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Phil - in case you didn't see this response to new poster, Betty... check out the 2006 AHA guidelines for managing AF. Also rank yourself according to the CHADS scoring reference link - here's one of many: Be sure to read in the Conference Room Sessions 39 and 40 about using the enzyme Nattokinase as an alternate to warfarin if you have no other significant stroke risk factors.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
In such instances, when not on coumadin, you have to have the cardioversion before 48 hours. This is a scheduling complication but it can be done. It wouldn't hurt to be taking nattokinase at the time should this happen. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Darla - you're correct. It's not recognized in mainstream medicine as an approved substitute for warfarin. Even though there is no guarantee that you won't have a stroke or MI on warfarin, it is the approved drug so they are clear from the medico/legal liability aspect. I did the same thing...went off warfarin at 6 weeks and resumed nattokinase. Been using ever since just as aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Conclusions These results demonstrate that treatment with taurine reduces iron-mediated myocardial oxidative stress, preserves cardiovascular function, and improves survival in iron-overloaded mice. The role of taurine in protecting reduced glutathione levels provides an important mechanism by which oxidative stressinduced myocardial damage can be curtailed. Taurine, as a dietary supplement, reby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David - food can induce an inflammatory response in the body as a result of sensitivity to an antigen reaction from that food. This typically involves the intestinal response and the production of antibodies over a long period of time. This differs from a hot/spicy food that gives almost instant indigestion, heartburn, etc. The vagus can be irritated by both, but typically it's the loby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Justine - When do you typically have gastric disturbances? Associated with meals? Do you use digestive enzymes with every meal and snack? Does the product include betaine hydrochloride? Have you tested negative for Candida albicans overgrowth? Have you tested negative for Helicobacter pylori? Have you avoided gluten and casein proteins for at least a month if not longer? Inflammation andby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sorry you found it necessary to find this forum, but Welcome Betty - While you're reading, be sure to check out the 2006 AHA guidelines for managing AF. Also rank yourself according to the CHADS scoring reference link - here's one of many: Be sure to read in the Conference Room Sessions 39 and 40 about using the enzyme Nattokinase as an alternate to warfarin if you have no other significaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Barbara - Is your afib completely gone? At the risk of repeating once again, taking a fairly large dose of potassium and not also taking optimal magnesium could be asking for trouble. The rule is that you must have a very good base or optimal levels of intracellular magnesium before adding significant amounts of potassium. Otherwise, too much potassium w/o the optimal magnesium, can cause mby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
There are other reasons to be concerned over elevated iron levels as well... so as Isabelle continually reminds us, be mindful. Jackie In one of Dr. Blaylocks newsletters (The BlaylockWellness Report), he elaborates on the risks of elevated iron and cancer risks so its not just a heart issue (Jan 2005) Iron is another cancer fertilizer. A number of studies have shown that people withby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - If your kidney function tests are all normal, then you just must be getting a bit too much. You could always use a bit of the competitor for potassium (sea salt) and see how that works to lower your level. It's really the intracellular ratio of sodium to potassium that becomes the important factor. So the Exatest would really be ideal for this particular situation because while sby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
George- great explanation. I had a similar experience although I hadn't discovered the differentiation between the two at the time. When I learned from Hans and others here, I went off the BB and was somewhat improved. Your comment about LAF and AF is right on target. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM