My Top 5 Picks: When You’re Deficient in Magnesium & Potassium
♥ Last updated: January 28, 2019
A deficiency in Magnesium and Potassium can force the heart into fatal arrhythmias. Most A-Fib patients are lacking in both minerals.
Magnesium & Potassium Deficiencies are Common
Magnesium (Mg) is needed for proper muscle, nerve, and enzyme function. Lacking in most diets, it’s often necessary to take a magnesium supplement over several months to restore levels.
A-Fib patients are often deficient in Potassium (K), as well In fact, a deficiency of magnesium can lead to potassium depletion. Potassium is essential for normal nerve impulses and muscle function and maintaining normal cardiac function.
A Wish List: My Top 5 Recommendations
These are the Mg and K products I recommend (and use) along with a great book on magnesium. I’ve also added two Bonus Videos. These products are available from many online sources. You can see this ‘Wish List’ on Amazon.com. (Note: Use our Amazon portal link, and your purchases help support A-Fib.com.) For recommended dosages, go to Treatments/Mineral Deficiencies.
![]() (200 Mg Elemental) 240-Count tablets. One form of easily absorbed magnesium is Magnesium glycinate a chelated amino acid. Look for the label ‘Albion Minerals.’ This is a patented process designed to limit bowel sensitivity. | |
![]() Just like magnesium deficiency, A-Fib patients are usually deficient in Potassium as well. We recommend the powder in order to take the recommended 1600-2400mg/day. (Be cautious of tablets that list ‘540mg’ but only contain 99mg of Potassium.) | |
![]() If oral magnesium causes bowel sensitivity (loose stools), an alternative is magnesium oil which bypasses the gastrointestinal tract. Spray on the skin and massage in. After 20-30 minutes, you can wipe off any powder residue (salt) or just jump in the shower! Eight sprays delivers approximately 100 mg of magnesium to the skin. (Tip: To help with muscle ticks, my wife applies 5-6 sprays of magnesium oil to each leg before bed.) | |
![]() Similar to Epsom salts (Magnesium sulfate), the molecular structure of Magnesium Chloride is different and is much more easily absorbed into the body. Soak for 20-30 minutes in a bath with 2 cups of bath flakes. Can be used in conjunction with magnesium tablets. Any brand will do. | |
![]() Comprehensive book on the importance and helpful benefits of magnesium as well as just what a magnesium deficiency causes. Easy to read with organized sections with dosing recommendations. Best seller on Amazon.com with over 600 reviews. | |
![]() From our A-Fib video library, two short videos with Carolyn Dean, the author of The Magnesium Miracle: 1. The Best Way to Take Magnesium and |












Learn More about Mineral Deficiencies
To read more about mineral deficiencies and how to use these products and recommended dosages, go to Treatments section on Mineral Deficiencies.
Caution: Consult with your doctor before adding any supplements to your treatment plan.
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