Palpitations are heartbeat sensations that feel like pounding or racing. You may simply have an unpleasant awareness of your own heartbeat.
Palpitations are often not serious. However, it depends on whether or not the sensations represent an abnormal heart rhythm. You are more likely to have an abnormal heart rhythm if you have: a known heart problem; material risk factors for heart disease; an abnormal heart valve; or an electrolyte deficiency, e.g. low potassium levels.
Applied nutrition
| Supplement | Benefit | Suggested Dosage |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | Essential amino acids help repair body tissues | 1 scoop, 3x daily |
| CoQ10 | Improves heart muscle oxygenation and may help prevent heart attacks and follow-on attacks | 2 tabs, 2x daily |
| Omega 3 | Important for circulation and lowering blood pressure. Protects heart muscle cells and reduces tryglyceride levels in the blood | 2 tabs, 3x daily |
| Garlic + licorice | Beneficial for the heart, promotes circulation and effective in reducing high blood pressure | 2 tabs, 3x daily |
| B Complex | Important for circulatory function and lowering blood pressure. B6 reduces water content in tissues to relieve pressure on the cardiovascular system | 3 tabs, 3x daily |
| Calcium + magnesium | Deficiencies have been linked to high blood pressure. If taking high blood pressure drugs, take extra potassium to counteract depletion of calcium. Important for maintaining proper heart rhythm and blood pressure | 2 tabs, 3x daily |
| Vitamin C + bioflavonoids | Improves adrenal function, reduces blood-clotting tendencies | 3 tabs, 3x daily |
| Lecithin E | Powerful antioxidants that improve circulation and thins the blood, reducing clotting risk. Lecithin also reduces plaque buildup in the blood vessels | 3 tabs, 3x daily |
| Ginkgo biloba + ginseng | Improves circulation | 2 tabs, 2x daily |
| Green tea extract | Lowers cholesterol and lipid levels | As indicated |