I take magnesium, potassium and taurine. I have no clue if it does anything. petey

A few times when I was in, they gave me Potassium in Pill form well as MG. Another time, I was given an IV which I was told contained MG as well as a bunch of other vitamins.

They called it a "Banana Bag" as it was yellow in coloration.

Like Petey I also take P and MG supplements each day.

There has been ALOT of posting and discussion on the subject, to what degree/extent it really effects people I suppose depends on each individuals case etc. as is the norm with this condition AF. I personally believe there is a connection to P and MG and AF at least id one has a deficiency of one or both. - Thomas

I was found to be low in magnesium and given a magnesium iv, and, according to the doctor, this possibly helped me to self-convert while in the hospital.

I'm on Slo-Mag twice daily.

i take 400 mg of magnessium over the counter .I was told to get it .

ray
los angeles

i take 400 mg of magnessium every day .

Hi guys, Afib sufferer here.

Does the mg actually help with the Afibs or the PACs?

Well, the cardiologist told me to take mag, but never said how much. So, I was trying to research it. So many supplements have additives.
Here's one article on it, though there are scads of info on it.
http://www.westonaprice.org/vitamins-and-minerals/magnificent-magnesium
I take right now, ubiquinol, vitamin c and mag. in a powder form, omegas, or salmon oil, and vitamin D3 as I was low in that.
I'll be adding more as I find the purest forms possible. And doing research too.
I will say one thing, now that I've been taking these few things I have felt a lot better. I am supposed to exercise, and was really frightened to do anything. Now, I've finally started. I took up biking, and in just two weeks time I went from maybe 1/4 mile and feeling shaky at that, to about 3 miles and ready to go further. Still need to do some more work on my bike. I further motivated myself by getting the dorky bike shorts, and a top, and a helmet that fit well. LOL!
Thanks for sharing your info all. I didn't know if any hospitals in america actually administered mag IV. Wish mine had done that.

On whether it works or not. My personal opinion is yes, it seems to be working for me. But each person is different. That's why I strongly suggest looking it up, or reading the link I put.
I'm going to add in a different type of magnesium. It's really confusing the types that there are and I think I finally have them mostly memorized. For example, mag oxide is not easily absorbed, I do have the citrate which is found easily, but can cause problems for people who are sensitive to soy. So each magnesium has it's own properties. For those with sensitve tummy's, chelated mag. So many out there. My dr. generally lets me pick which one I want, and then I bring it in for her to look at. So far we've been in agreement with other supplements so I guess that works for us.

Every time I'm in the hospital I get IV mag. My mag. levels were very low normal and the EP told me they like to have it a little high especially after an ablation. He said if it's to low it can set off af. and it makes it harder to heal the heart after ablation.

Although I'm certainly not pushing a particular type, my heart dr. prescribed the brand Slo-Mag for me. I opted not to have the prescription filled and just pick it up at Wally World.

By my last blood-work, my magnesium level is now normal. As for any benefits, who knows?

thanks shantima for sharing.
Marengo, I only look for pure ingredient supplements. The slow-mag has way too many that I can't do. Like propylene glycol, dyes etc. So, that's why finding vitamins and supplements is so difficult. I think for vitamin C I'm going to get Pure Radiance. I did order some hylands mag phosphorica 6X, but that's not exactly what I was looking for. I get so many tabs open comparing that I overwhelm myself. So ridiculous I am.
Oh, here's the ingredients of slow-mag. I won't pick it apart, since I think you can see what I mean. Why do these companies have to add in so many other ingredients?
Ingredients
Magnesium Chloride , Calcium Carbonate , Hypromellose Phthalate , Microcrystalline Cellulose , Talc , Titanium Dioxide , Triacetin , Croscarmellose Sodium , Stearic Acid , Povidone , Acacia , Maltodextrin , Magnesium Stearate , Hypromellose , Shellac , FD&C Blue #2 Aluminum Lake , Mineral Oil , Propylene Glycol

The best brand of magnesium is "Natural Calm". It is pure magnesiumm citrate with nothing else.

I take the Calm. It makes me very relaxed and sleepy within 15 minutes. That is the sign of a good magnesium with great absorption properties. If I take other magnesium brands (in pill or capsule forms), I don't feel anything. Magnesium is suppopsed to make you very relaxed.

I would also be interested in specific name brands of magnesium that people take - the choice is overwhelming.

ScottZZ, yes, that's a fairly decent one. I have actually something similar. I mix it in water with my powdered C, and it tastes decent. Not sure what flavor I have. Although for some people the citrate form can cause loose stools, like running to the bathroom kind. The thing with magnesium, you can adjust it to fit your needs, and just take a bit less if that happens. I'm trying to get away from the citrate, since people who are sensitive to soy/msg may get headaches. There are so many forms of magnesium, it is very confusing. I thought I put this link, If the reading is a bit much, I've reread it a lot, then scroll down to strategies for mag supplementation. Just below that is a list of effects of mag deficiency. It's interesting. I do want to say though, as with any supplement, don't put all your cards in one place. For example, take depression. You would have to use combined supplements to help it, not just magnesium. It would be just one of the components. Anyway, that's what I'm working on, figuring out those needs for myself. I'm leaning toward glycinate, but not quite sure yet.

Don't forget to check the dosage, many are quite high. With that said, you usually have to adjust it. Also, don't forget all the foods with magnesium. avocados (healthy fat), almonds, beans & peas, greenleafy veggies, crushed raw garlic, pumpkin seeds, cashews, and of course, homemade chicken soup, the broth is full of minerals. I actually make a bone broth, google it for specifics. I've also made perpetual bone broth. That broth is basically what I had every single day after my afib episode. If you garden, putting epsom salts into the soil around the plants will put more mag into the plant.
There is also magnesium oil too, but I have not tried it, doesn't sound that inviting to me. I'd rather just go jump into the ocean.
If your not bothered by the citrate, it is really the easiest form to get. The Natural Calm that Scott mentioned is a good starter until you have time to learn more.