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In reply to the discussion: So, I'm 75 and I was having a bit of a problem pulling the right word from my aging brain [View all]ahlnord
(105 posts)17. Vitamin D
Several years ago my doctor prescribed very high dose Vitamin D -- 50,000 units, as I recall. Not long after starting on that regimen I developed frequent heart flutters and palpitations. This was alarming enough that I saw the dr. for it and she had me fitted with a 24-hour "harness" for cardiac monitoring. On my own, racking my brain, I realized that the only thing new in my life was the high dose Vit. D. After a bit of online research I found an article that said the body uses magnesium when incorporating Vitamin D, and that a deficit of magnesium can cause heart palpitations. I went to Target and bought magnesium, and the problem was solved. So, don't overdo it on the D and if you develop heart flutters, try a magnesium supplement.
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So, I'm 75 and I was having a bit of a problem pulling the right word from my aging brain [View all]
Joinfortmill
Dec 2023
OP
I put ground flax into oatmeal and eat oily fish (salmonids, tuna, sardines) as often as I can. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2023
#7
True. Perhaps you'll agree it's a good thing I'm not a doctor or lawyer! . . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2023
#43
When I hit 65 my doc told me to start D-3 and B-12, saying the usual "it's an age thing" before we laugh.
MMBeilis
Dec 2023
#15
I take lots of vitamins and still have problems pulling that one word out "right now"
usonian
Dec 2023
#16
Vitamin D is good for so many things. Besides what people have said here it helps me pee.
Maraya1969
Dec 2023
#56