The best diet to prevent Afib

Hi guys
My name is Sanjay Gupta and I am a cardiologist in the UK
I wanted firstly to apologise for not having put out any videos for a couple of months - i think i had tired myself out but hopefully now am feeling a lot better and rejuvenated and plan to start again
So today’s video is on the subject of atrial fibrillation and in the role of diet in preventing atrial fibrillation
The first thing I always say is that any condition can only develop due to four factors:
Age
Genetics
Bad luck
Lifestyle
We can’t do anything about age, genetics and luck.
We can however try the best we can to lead a good lifestyle.
In terms of lifestyle, it is of course important to ensure that we get regular cardiovascular exercise, minimise our stress levels and maximise the quantity and quality of our sleep.
Diet is very very important and whilst I always say it is important to eat in moderation, minimise processed foods and alcohol intake, i have never spoken about what kind of diet would be good to prevent Afib
In my research to answer this question, i found an interesting paper which was published in the circulation journal in 2014. The lead author is Martinez-gonzalez and basically what the investigators did was about 7500 patients between 55- 80 years who had risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure , smoking etc but who did not have atrial fibrillation and randomly assigned them to one of 3 different diets:
A mediterranean diet supplemented with extravirgin olive oil so they had to consume 50g or the equivalent of 4 or more table spoons of extra virgin olive oil daily
A mediterranean diet supplemented with mixed nuts
A control arm which consisted of advice to reduce all types of fat
After a follow-up of 4.8 years the trial had to be stopped early because patients on the mediterranean diet had a lower risk of stroke and cardiac events. 72 patients developed Afib in the MEd+EVO group, 92 in the low fat diet group and 89 in the Med diet+ nuts group.
They also found that there was 38% reduction in the relative risk of developing Afib in patients who were on the mediterranean diet which was supplemented with extravirgin olive oil.
The investigators hypothesised that the reason for lower incidence of Afib in patients taking the mediterranean diet with extravirgin olive oil was due to the antifammatory effects on the oil. Fib is thought to be brought about by inflammation and inflammatory markers in the blood such as CRP are found to increase risk of Afib in the future.In this study the EVOO represented 22% of the total calories from the mediterranean diet. So i think that although we need lots more studies like this, if you are looking to change your diet for the sake of your heart health then i would recommend a mediterranean diet which is supplemented with at least 4 tbspoonfuls of EVOO.
Thank you so much for listening. I will paste the link to the study on my Facebook page. YORKCARDIOLOGY1
I would be really grateful if you’d consider liking,c commenting and sharing.
I could really do with more people visiting the channel and my website. Thank you once again

[@jesseleighbrackstone852]

I've had A-fib since I was twenty (I'm 61 now). When I have an episode and require to cardiovert, I take 2 tablespoonfuls of cod liver oil, 800 mg of potassium, and 800 mg of magnesium, which restore me to a normal sinus rhythm within a few minutes to an hour. Works every time. I do adhere to a whole food plant-based diet, don't drink, smoke, or do anything else ridiculous. I also take specific supplements daily. They are: 1600 mg magnesium, 800 mg potassium, CoQ10 with PQQ, Garlic, Vitamin E with all eight components, sea salt, iodine, vitamin B12, 5 g of powdered Vitamin C, I tablespoon of Omega 3 from krill oil, lutein, zinc, cinnamon, chromium, and milk thistle. I drink at least a gallon of water a day, purified via a Big Berkey filtration system. I don't get much exercise, as I am in a wheelchair (due to a truck accident 15 years ago), but I do my best to move as much as possible. I hope this information is helpful. Blessings, Jesse.

[@nemdrc5386]

Jesse Leigh Brackstone Thanks for sharing this 👌🏼

[@sharonliao510]

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[@melinda2231]

How do you get the 800 mg of potassium? I have only been able to find 99 mg supplements

[@ammamaw]

@@melinda2231 - You can buy it in powder form.

[@mannythompson8800]

u can get a lot of potassium from avocados and black beans and nuts like pistachios and what not... I'm talking about 100's of MG's

[@deborahschumann8286]

I became total carnivore about 10 years ago. My Afib settled down to maybe once or twice a month. I am lost all the extra weight, I have no metabolic disorders…no diabetes, hypertension, etc. etc. doc referred to my blood work as “pristine”. Anyone tell me a carnivore diet is bad is so wrong. Sorry so many people are still eating carbohydrates and those horrible oils.

[@peter-peter5929]

Congratulations!!! Just getting the AFib under control is totally worth it. I have AFib as well and I'm on the fence about the carnivore diet. You mentioned AFib, HBP, and sugar levels being regulated. How are your cholesterol levels?

[@MsJrzy]

So glad you're feeling better! Thanks for all you do!

[@mermaidgirl5754]

So glad you're back!!!! I love your videos, they really put me at ease!!! Thanks for all you do!!!

[@songsofthecentury3909]

People should smash a like on this video so it comes up in searches.

[@graycious3]

Glad to see you back.

[@erinvaughn3739]

Thanks for coming back ! 👍💪💖

[@AP-vn7fm]

The best heart dr ever!!! I look forward to your videos!!!!!!

[@kevinsanque]

take care always doc! your videos helps me a lot specially when im experiencing my anxiety attacks. sending love from a filipino nurse here in saudi arabia.

[@nutella5936]

It is great to see another video from you. I hope you get to feel better soon. I am so grateful for your hard work and willingness to put these videos up!

[@debbieminton5885]

San Jay, So glad you are better, by the time I finished this video, and the first one,My AFIB stopped! God Bless you.

[@QualityLindsey]

I love your holistic approach to medicine and openness to see the benefit of lifestyle, supplements as well as medication if appropriate for cardiac health. Lifestyle can be the hardest thing to change in a patient but very beneficial long-term. Brilliant video as ever

[@garycarter3655]

so glad to see you again Dr Gupta. Get better and stay healthy and continue to give us all this priceless advise. God Bless

[@michaelsigismonde7958]

Good to hear from you, doc. Hope your dad's doing better. Not only your instructions (may I consider you one of my doctors?) but the comments of your other "patients" are similar to what I have experienced with Afib. Their many suggestions on various ways of stopping it by yourself are not only interesting, but potentially very helpful to those with Afib. Thank you, & say hi to your dad from all of us--your "patients." Tell him that his son has done well & he should be proud!

[@jolyndaj]

It is so good to see you back. I have learned a lot since I have been listening to you. I have AFIB and I am trying to be proactive. I think you overwork and need to slow down doctor....:) 😇

[@donnajarvis9542]

Thank you for all the work you do for people with all these heart health issues. Done with great kindness & compassion.

[@marijane8665]

I love your videos! Don’t know that I’ve commented but I appreciate all of your thoughts. I love that you make everything so easy to understand and as person with afib you’ve given me things to consider when making my health decisions! Thanks.

[@chandra3199]

You're fantastic Dr. S ; pl continue to educate ppl like us

[@sharonhenderson6432]

We are so glad you are back!

[@elainesecker2354]

Good to see you back Dr Gupta, always very informative and so interesting, thank you!

[@velvetindigonight]

Excellent as ever. So much knowledge and personal experience in the comments too. Heart warming! Thanks Doc and All x

[@kallison4981]

I have just discovered Dr Gupta's channel as I am researching my Palpitations that are recent. Due to a terrible shortage of family doctor's in Winnipeg, MB I am unable to get a referral to the cardiologist who repaired a tear in my heart a few years ago. Anyways, I have gone through these presentations and I have identified stress and a lack of Magnesium as possible causes while I wait to see a Doctor. This is very helpful and has put my mind at ease. Thank you !

[@jackwilliamsen551]

Thank you again, DR. Gupta. Helpful.

[@nickyc1784]

This guy is the best. Videos are so great. Thank you!!!

[@householdone7559]

Thank you for the video - and all the others too. Your work is helping so many people.

[@evelynrice1308]

Than you soooo much for all the information...You are truly a great n dedicated doctor..just hearing your soothing voice will make your patients better.Wish I had a darling doctor like you.God BLESS you and your loved ones...Love n hugs from Singapore💗💗💗

[@CalmVibesVee]

Thank you Dr! Much peace to you and your family.

[@colemctarmach4558]

Awesome. Thanks for the great video.

[@engin7787]

What a likeable person you are. I wish health and happiness in your life .

[@LivingFree207]

Thank you so much for all the work u do. We can't tell you how calming u are and so informative. Thank u from the bottom of our hearts❤️

[@quinka2]

Fantastic as usual Dr Sanjay, thank you so very much!

[@SuperGuanine]

Thank you again and again and again Dr. Gupta. You have given me TONS more information about (my) atrial fibrillations than my "other" doctors have. I really appreciate your generosity.

[@patodwyer721]

Thank you Dr. Sanjay. Very helpful information. I'm happy to hear that you are feeling better.

[@godsgraceglobal]

We're so grateful for you Dr. Gupta! GOD Bless!

[@josephinelarosa7031]

We love you ❣️. So knowledgeable, yet so humble.

[@lisawifemom]

Glad you are back!

[@janicespears8054]

love your video's, darn easy to understand. Thanks!

[@eileensteele9003]

AWESOME INFORMATION THANK YOU !!!!!

[@jamesduncan1759]

Excellent. Thank you, we need more physicians like yourself that opt to treat conditions naturally rather than default to pharmaceuticals as the first stop.

[@erinvaughn3739]

Great Information !!

[@gcam474]

Yes, very glad you are back. Can you do a video on your perspective of DNA SNP analysis and how it can integrate with nutrition, diet and lifestyle?

[@TheWVUKing77]

Take care of yourself! Really appreciate the information in your videos!

[@helenjones681]

Great to see a Doctor really trying to help with food and oils to help for atrial fibrillation...

[@cengizdincer923]

Another great video. Thank you man.

[@user-kc7mu4jp4p]

Thank you for your videos. I not only get valuable info from you but also valuable inputs from the comments!

[@Pollydoidle]

Thankyou , glad you are feeling better, good again

[@hardy5288]

always great to listen to you. you are a good man.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

Thank you Dr Gupta!

[@ContraryMary]

Always love your information. Thank you.

[@annettefowler4704]

THANK YOU HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER!!!

[@peggymicsky8607]

Hope you enjoyed your break. You certainly deserve it. You give above and beyond. Thank you,

[@smallfootprint2961]

Thank you, Dr. Gupta. You are so helpful.

[@danielclooney6248]

Very good video, thanks for the information!!!

[@mikederidisi5805]

Excellent advice Sanjay it works really well. Also to adding to this, Curcumin from Turmeric is a very powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-coagulant- 1000 to 3000mg per day. Studies have proven that curcumin is more powerful than ibuprofen for inflammation! Thanks once again for your guidance to bettering people's heath and well-being.

[@sayitasitis1039]

Always looking forward to hearing great advice from you. It's such a blessing to have you share your knowledge and wisdom. Long life and more wisdom to you sir.

[@dennisfink2619]

Great info/video! Thanks much!

[@patriciadougherty9180]

I thank you for doing these helpful videos.

[@ravindervaid6102]

Thanks for such a good info.May God bless you

[@magicsupamoggie]

Glad you are feeling better. Thank you so much for your video and sharing information about trials.

[@wilmaholmes7921]

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[@annerepsch]

So useful. Thank you so much. You are so kind generous and humble.

[@glynisansara1726]

Thank you so much for all your information and hard work. Pleased you are feeling better and just remember to follow the advice you give your patients.

[@YorkCardiology]

thanks Glynis!

[@Rellikkk1]

Can you make a video on the Garlic effects to the body?

[@lindajones6835]

Don’t apologize! Glad you got some rest. Your health is important, too! Thanks for the informative videos. Wish you were my doctor!

[@yiasou1027]

Thanks Dr. Gupta. I have learned a lot from your videos.

[@leshandinic8634]

It is so nice to hear you back after so long

[@kkarya2551]

Nice to hear you again. Thanks for valuable information

[@mindycelinelora2866]

Yay!!!!! I love your videos your such a blessing 💋💋💋💋

[@lorilipsmacker1383]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@frankz4900]

Thank you sir.We greatly appreciate your videos.

[@mercedesleyshon9606]

Stimulants like coffee and alcohol can stimulate an attack in my case . Thank you for your talk .

[@patriciabennett1819]

I really respect you so much and I am full of praise for you.We are lucky to have your advice as you being a cardiologist must mean you have a extremely busy schedule.You are amazing to fit it all in. I know diet is important to have a healthy lifestyle.I know you must take care of you.I am trying so hard to not eat processed foods. What is your opinion on frozen veg and organic ones.? Thank you for video and blessings and greetings and hugs.xx

[@haroldcarlson8297]

Thank you for the excellent afib videos. I understand afib so much better now,

[@annturner7088]

Nice to have a cardiologist that’s in the U.K. online

[@johnschlesinger2009]

So good that you're feeling better. Dr Steven Gundry has been saying for years that the purpose of eating is to take in olive oil!

[@rjzlwop3153]

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing information

[@josieanonymous961]

Your videos are so helpful, thank you so much..

[@rustywalter1975]

I’ve started a plant based diet , low dairy , low meat , low carb , I’ve lost over 30 lbs I’ve had maybe 2 episodes non emergency Thanks Dr. Gupta

[@norahfullerton6370]

I love your videos, thank you so much for taking the time to produce them. My heart has been skipping beats quite regularly, and you have put my mind at rest. So much of what you say in your videos makes me smile, for one thing I am now wearing an I watch which will record my ecg, if I did not have that I would probably not even notice my Heart fluttering. So Maybe having the I watch could be causing anxiety. By the way, we did live in England many years ago, and you is one of my most favorite places is York

[@elizabethdean0187]

Exceptional evidence based information that is not influenced by ‘drug money’. Thank you Dr. Gupta. If only medical schools could better teach the values you exhibit. It is shameful that our medical establish has inappropriately swayed our system of care from health to illness care. Professor-Elizabeth

[@stevendornin9989]

all your episode very ,very enlightning,thank you so much Dr

[@flaneurable]

Thank you! I will try this diet.

[@LuC1800]

Thank you so much for your info!❤️

[@songsofthecentury3909]

Great point about Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Even Dr. Steven Gundry the Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon consumes 1L of EVO every week. Great video as usual.

[@hokypoky8974]

THX for your info & helpful tips.

[@Deba7777]

Thank you, Dr. Gupta, you are a great communicator and a great teacher! God bless you!

[@enj1772]

Good information. Thank you. I bought loads of evoo at first of pandemic. I will add it to my window of eating time.

[@nitinkhachar]

Dr Sanjay.. I liked your videos.

[@MsFishingdog]

great video.

[@rufusvanwags7754]

Excellent advice. Thank you very much. I’m turning over a new leaf.

[@davegarth]

I’m 75 and had daily AFIB episodes for a couple of years, medicated hypertension, and what I thought was normal age-related aches and pains, even though I had been on a low-fat Mediterranean diet for a decades. My primary care MD, who is a holistic practitioner, suggested I might try a Ketogenic low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet because my labs indicated that even though I was eating lots of fruits, vegetables and no added sugars, I was consuming too many carbs. After a month on Keto, my AFIB episodes gradually but completely stopped, my blood pressure reduced, my inflammation was less, and my A1C and fasting glucose reduced dramatically. It’s now been a year and I have been able to stop any blood pressure meds, I’ve never had another AFIB episode, and my arthritic and tendinitis pain is almost gone. This combination of benefits is very common with those who have converted to a clean Keto lifestyle.

[@prettyme3150]

Keto appears not to work for all. May I ask, is your blood group O?

[@madaddams]

Great work! You might find my post interesting as it agrees with you...

[@killercaritas9442]

Can you give an example of meals you eat?

[@davegarth]

My typical meal- • Starting with a large salad with Romain lettuce, avocado, and small amounts of mini bell peppers, radishes, cucumbers, celery, tomatoes and homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard and garlic powder. • A substantial portion of either 100% grass-fed beef, pork, chicken, or wild-caught salmon. • A substantial portion of vegetables-broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts,

[@thefuzzfactor2989]

@@prettyme3150 I'd love to know more aboit this subject. If blood group is o is that a good indicator for keto????

[@brettweary8491]

Love your Posts Doctor

[@subsister1]

Thank you Dr. Gupta

[@msnpassjan2004]

Someone mentioned how much your videos reduce anxiety and increase motivation. This is absolutely true for me as well. I started taking magnesium back in May this year after seeing your video on it's potential benefits. I think it has reduced the severity of what feels like AFIB events and given me more stamina. I stopped taking the magnesium (and all caffeine) shortly before going on a MCOT heart monitor in July/August for one month because I wanted to start the test with a "clean" system. Then in the last week of being monitored I went back on caffeine to see if it made a difference. Much to my surprise, my MCOT came back spotless! Even one severe episode I reported using the device was apparently not an AFIB event, hard to believe because my heart felt awful. My surgeon said he has no idea what the event was or any of the other miner events that I reported. I think the magnesium has reduced the severity of what feels to me like an AFIB event, but I have no way of knowing if that is why my heart monitor came back shockingly clean to the point that my heart surgeon said there is no point in doing the ablation surgery. Your videos keep me motivated to keep putting effort into my diet, exercise, sleep, overall life style, magnesium and reduced caffeine.... and I really appreciate that because it is hard to stay on track with a "life style change" for life. I started using a FitBit to track my walking and sleep and will try to stay very focused on a mediterranean diet with olive oil and of course magnesium. I am in my early fifties at 244 pounds, walk an average of 4.5 miles per day measured over a week (that includes all walking, even around the house as measured by the FitBit Charge basic unit, no heart monitor) and sleep a weekly average of just over 4 hours per night (also measured by the FitBit, which I believe to be accurate). I will reply to this comment in October to let you know how I did with weight loss being the main goal for now. Thanks again for all your videos !

[@imnotmelvin3]

That sounds good. looking forward to your update. Hope you're doing well.

[@riteasrain]

msnpassjan2004 October has come and gone :D

[@sherristeckel3178]

msnpassjan2004 that’s not enough sleep❤️

[@msnpassjan2004]

@@riteasrain Still struggling with the diet.... Oct 2021

[@trikebum]

Was the study cited sponsored by the olive society ?

[@ShushanaErzebet]

If you're going to supplement with EVOO make sure it's organic and from a reputable company....here in the US California Olive Ranch in the dark green bottle is great it's greenish with a nutty smell!

[@irenenavarrette1918]

Hi Dr. Gupta! How are you! I have changed the way I eat. I don't eat meat (rarely) I do my best to not eat processed food. I cut out white sugar. I only use olive oil. For about 3 or 4 years now. I feel better. I rarely eat out. I watch GMO foods. I dont drink pop or those drinks that claim to to good for you. Never have. It wasn't bad because I nearly eat that way anyhow. You will feel better! Thank you so much Dr. Gupta!

[@Sasjohn0]

I’ve been an ethical vegan for the past 9 years living on a plant based diet. I developed what has now become persistent AF following the insertion of a pacemaker 6 years ago. When advising a plant based diet, emphasis should be made on a whole foods plant based diet. As advocated by the PCRM. Thanks for this video btw. I’ve been following you for a while.

[@user-kc7mu4jp4p]

@SasjohnO Do you mean to say that due to a previous problem you had to insert a pacemaker which then led to your developing AF? Sometimes, pace maker is inserted as a treatment FOR AF, that's why I am asking. Hope you are well.

[@alisonwelch8465]

thanks so much for your excellent advice

[@AdrienneStarr]

this is great news I love EVOO!

[@ronregel2359]

I listen to you about AFib all the time .My husband became a AFib 3 months ago.He was vegetarian in 2015 he has heart valves replaced and he did not had any clogged veins at age of 83 .After he got pace maker in March 2 21 he got Pfizer vaccines next day his leg muscles gave and difficult breathing and clots in the heart.doctors said go home nothing they could do. I listen to doctor Eric Burg he said AFib should start out 5G oh deribose L-carltaine miracle happened in two weeks he improved now he can walk half miles without getting short of breath and he does take nutrition yeast and important minerals.So why rest of the medical heart doctor hold back by not telling people who gasping for air that deribose may give heart energies because our old man body quit making ribose .Thanks most the time you’re very good

[@jesseleighbrackstone8365]

In my experience, Ron, most doctors aren’t ‘holding back,’ they’re simply ignorant about the subject (undereducated). If I were you, I’d just thank God🙏🏻 that you got a good one!🙏🏻😘💕 Love and All Good Things, Jess.🌹

[@davidroberts399]

my spouse has afib and by accident we found that berries, particularly blueberries, raspberries and blackberries with a good yoghurt, cleared her afib for some hours. repeated it 20 times and get the same result so presumably due to antioxidants or resveratrol content of berries. so we now finish a meal with a berry desert based on what berries are available.

[@Ruktiet]

Or… because of all of the calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and B vitamins in the yoghurt. That would make MUCH more sense than the blueberries, as they contain little actual nutrients, besides vitamin C

[@backdraft57]

Thank you Doc. Very interesting. Hope to limit my afib with a better diet

[@projectbuhi9547]

Super interesting focusing on the preventive aspects! (what about a video talking on best exercise types for the cardiovascular system? Thanks for all your contributions!! Don't be sorry about not having uploanding lately. We all need good rest. Enjoy your channel as a marathon, not a sprint. No need to give us any explanations. Eternal gratitude for your contributions.

[@michaelroff9950]

This man is a bloody “Saint”......thank you!

[@ramosochoa418]

@g quin , No good 🤔 It is because you buy a cheap low quality American extra virgin olive oil which mostly not 100% pure.

[@peggymicsky8607]

HA!