The Importance of Magnesium

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I just completed your article about the importance of magnesium. I have had PAC and PVCS for many years . I had an ablation 2 years ago which was unsuccessful followed by 2 bouts of A-Fib. I have taken 4 anti-arrhythmics and several beta-blockers…none with any success.

Five months ago, my internist had me do a magnesium test (came out low, of course). Now I am on 500 mg. BID of mag-G. Each month has shown marked improvement with my heart rhythm. I had literally thousands of irregular rhythms a day and now I maybe have 20-30 which is hardly noticeable from where I have been.

My latest drug therapy has been 225mg. Rhythmol 3 times day and 50mg. er Metoprolol. I told the cardiologist that I feel sure it is the magnesium and not these drugs that have caused this dramatic change. He is considering taking me completely off the Rhythmol in a few months if this success story continues.

We cut the Rhythmol intake in half 10 days ago and I feel no different…well, actually, I feel better with the lower dosage and have more energy, etc.

I am a 76 year old female. I am moderately active. I play golf 3 times a week and am busy doing what retired people do. Thank you for the opportunity to share my story.

Submitted by: Allison Schnabel

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6 Responses to The Importance of Magnesium

  1. K Kane September 15, 2012 at 12:18 pm #

    Your site won’t accept my email address as I attempt to sign up for nwsltr.

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  2. jill dobkin October 23, 2012 at 7:08 pm #

    Hello,

    You write a lot about the benefits of magnesium, but I’m wondering what your opinion is regarding transdermal magnesium? I’m currently using Ancient Minerals– transdermal magnesium. Do you have any information on the benefits, and if possible, peer reviewed articles on transdermal magnesium?

    Thanks, Jill Dobkin
    0418 201 897
    http://www.karoolmassage.com.au
    Australia

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  3. John Stark March 5, 2013 at 11:47 am #

    I can’t locate the article on Magnesium, only the responses. One of the PA’s at my doctor’s office recommended that I read it, but the search doesn’t pull it up.

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      HymanStaff March 26, 2013 at 3:35 pm #

      Hi John,

      Thank you for your message and your interest in Dr. Hyman’s work. This link: http://drhyman.com/?s=magnesium&submit=Search will take you to all of the articles on our website that have to do with magnesium.

      Wishing You the Best of Health!

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  4. Ana May 17, 2013 at 6:31 am #

    Magnesium is vital for your bodies, i was heartened to read Allisons story. There are many people out there taking unnecessary drugs for health issues that could be solved simply by using magnesium. Hopefully articles and stories like this will become more common and widespread knowledge will help some people out there.

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