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Natural Remedies for Treating Mitral Valve Prolapse

Mitral valve prolapse is a medical condition in which blood occasionally moves backward through the heart, resulting in side effects such as migraines, extreme fatigue, and dizziness. According to Decker Weiss, NMD, reducing the pressure on the valve relieves the symptoms by maintaining normal or below-normal blood pressure.



You can obtain natural remedies for mitral valve prolapse without a prescription or further side effects.

  1. Magnesium

    • Magnesium is an important mineral often lacking in the Western diet because of its depletion from the soil via overfarming of land. Overfarming is the process of using the same plots of land to raise crops on, which leads to a depletion of the natural minerals found in the soil (such as magnesium). As a result, magnesium is often lacking in food.

      Magnesium is available in a number of forms; however, the best-tolerated and best-absorbed options include magnesium glycinate and orotate. Research has shown that magnesium deficiency is common in people with mitral valve prolapse.

      Findings of a study by the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham demonstrated that 5 weeks of magnesium supplementation in patients with mitral valve prolapse virtually eliminated side effects such as weakness, anxiety, and palpitations. Recommended dosage varies from 200 to 2,000 mg per day. Magnesium supplements usually don't present a health risk.

    Coenzyme Q10 (coQ10)

    • Coenzyme Q10 (coQ10) is made within the body's heart cells but decreases with age. According to cardiologist Peter Langsjoen, MD, it reduces stiffness in the heart muscle and allows a more natural rhythmic heartbeat. As a result, coQ10 may markedly reduce symptoms such as irregular heartbeat, chest pain, and fatigue.

      The recommended dosage for coQ10 is 120 to 360 mg, divided into three doses taken throughout the day. To our knowledge, large amounts of coQ10 do not present a health risk.

    Omega-3 Fatty Acids

    • Omega-3 fatty acids offer a variety of health benefits, including protection for the heart. According to Dr. Weiss, you should avoid hydrogenated oils and fats and instead ingest more omega-3s, which are typically found in fish.

      Patients with mitral valve prolapse should ingest 1,000 to 3,000 mg of omega-3 fish oil supplement per day. Antarctic krill oil is thought to be superior to fish oil, with a higher omega-3 absorption rate. The phospholipid content of this form of oil moves omega-3 fatty acids through the body's cell membranes.

      You should consult a physician before using omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, coQ10, or any dietary supplement.

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