Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

New Research Reveals How Low Sodium Disrupts the Heart's Electrical Rhythm


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  • Sodium is an essential electrolyte that supports fluid balance, nerve signaling, muscle contraction, and heartbeat coordination; even small drops in blood sodium disrupt these essential functions
  • A Virginia Tech study found that low blood sodium amplifies the effects of flecainide, a common rhythm-control drug, by disrupting key electrical support systems between heart cells
  • Restoring sodium to the normal range reversed conduction delays. This confirms that the effects were due to a temporary sodium imbalance
  • People on sodium channel blockers need to monitor sodium levels closely, as common triggers like diuretics or illness cause dangerous delays in heart signal conduction
  • Most adults do well with around 3,500 milligrams of sodium daily, especially when it comes from unprocessed, mineral-rich sources balanced by adequate potassium intake
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