Can I take vitamin C with AFib?

The most common electrolytes that can cause palpitations when they get low are potassium and magnesium .

Our meta-analysis indicates that vitamin C may prevent post-operative atrial fibrillation in some countries outside of the USA , and it may also shorten the duration of hospital stay and ICU stay of cardiac surgery patients. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that is safe and inexpensive.1 Şub 2017

HIGHLIGHTS: One of the adverse side effects associated with taking nutritional supplements is arrhythmia . Arrhythmia is a disruption to the heart’s electrical signals or a short circuit occurring in one of the heart’s chambers leading to a reduction in circulation to the body’s organs.

In addition to causing high blood pressure, high sodium levels have been linked with a long-term risk of developing AFib. Avoid or reduce salty foods such as pizza, cold cuts, salad dressings, and soups to reduce your risk. Check food labels for the amount of sodium, and ask your doctor what your daily limit should be.