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Digestive Enzymes

After years of afib and atrial flutter triggered by food, I had a complete medical workup.  Nothing was found.  I tried proton pump drugs, but they didn't seem to help.  I've been using digestive enzymes (Vitamin Shoppe's Digest Extra) at every meal for the past two weeks, and I feel like a new woman.  No more fluttering, no afib.  Has anyone else tried and experienced success with this type of approach?
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976897 tn?1379167602
As a matter of interest, have you had your Pancreas checked?
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1756321 tn?1547095325
Lack of nutrients will affect heart rhythm, especially electrolyte imbalances.  You are what you absorb! :)

"Digestive enzyme supplements work with your digestive system to HELP break food down as opposed to reflux drugs which suppress stomach acid and normal digestive functions.

In addition to this, one study conducted by the National Enzyme Company shows 72% more absorption of food consumed with enzymes than without enzyme supplementation.

Now that's a powerful digestion!

So, if most of your meals are cooked and you are having digestive problems, it would probably be beneficial to take digestive enzymes.

No other indigestion pills come close to the PREVENTION POWER of digestive enzymes!"
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