Heart Palpitations/Flutters????

[Guest guest]

Dear Sharon,

This does seem a very interesting piece by Dr. Fife. But somehow I missed it.

Can you post the full email again. Thanks

Suzy

[sPAM] Re: Heart Palpitations/Flutters????

Dr. Fife....

That was quite an enjoyable piece. I'm new...have been lurking, but this

drew me out. May I have your permission to cross-post to a small private

group of NT-enthusiasts? Many thanks...

Sharon

On 6/14/06, Bruce Fife <bruce@...> wrote:

>

> I would like to comment on the experience some people have had with a

> racing heart after taking coconut oil. This happens occasionally and let

> me tell you why. Most of the energy in the body comes from glucose.

> However, the heart is different. It gets up to 80% of its energy from

> fat, preferably saturated fat. An enzyme called CD36 is required for the

> utilization of fat in the heart. If a person does not consume adequate

> amounts of fat or has a CD36 deficiency their hearts must rely more on

> glucose for its energy needs. Glucose is a less efficient form of energy

> for the heart muscle, therefore, if it..........

> Dr. Bruce Fife

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Here you go, Suzy!

I would like to comment on the experience some people have had with a

racing heart after taking coconut oil. This happens occasionally and let

me tell you why. Most of the energy in the body comes from glucose.

However, the heart is different. It gets up to 80% of its energy from

fat, preferably saturated fat. An enzyme called CD36 is required for the

utilization of fat in the heart. If a person does not consume adequate

amounts of fat or has a CD36 deficiency their hearts must rely more on

glucose for its energy needs. Glucose is a less efficient form of energy

for the heart muscle, therefore, if it is forced to get most of its

energy from glucose the heart will be constantly under powered and weak.

If this is chronic you probably don't realize it or feel anything except

that your heart in not functioning at an optimal level. It is like

running a car a poor grade of gasoline.

When you start adding coconut oil into your diet two things happen. One,

you are supplying more fat (i.e. fuel) for the heart to utilize. Two,

the heart can use the medium-chain fatty acids in coconut oil without

the need of CD36. So if your diet has been fat deficient or you are

lacking the enzymes for your heart to properly utilize fats, then eating

coconut oil will be like putting a high grade gasoline into your car.

You will notice a difference in performance, the engine will race

faster, perhaps even sputter as energy performance improves. This is not

a sign of trouble but an indication of improved performance and energy

utilization. It is also a sign that your heart has been under nourished

and you need to eat an adequate amount of healthy fats. I don't

recommend that you back off from eating coconut oil, your heart is in

desperate need for it so make sure you get enough every single day.

Dr. Bruce Fife

On 6/14/06, Infokid <infokid@...> wrote:

>

> Dear Sharon,

> This does seem a very interesting piece by Dr. Fife. But somehow I missed

> it. Can you post the full email again. Thanks

>

> Suzy

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sharon,

Yes, you can cross-post it.

Bruce

Re: Heart Palpitations/Flutters????

Dr. Fife....

That was quite an enjoyable piece. I'm new...have been lurking, but this

drew me out. May I have your permission to cross-post to a small private

group of NT-enthusiasts? Many thanks...

Sharon

On 6/14/06, Bruce Fife <HYPERLINK

" mailto:bruce%40piccadillybooks.com " bruce@...> wrote:

>

> I would like to comment on the experience some people have had with a

> racing heart after taking coconut oil. This happens occasionally and

let

> me tell you why. Most of the energy in the body comes from glucose.

> However, the heart is different. It gets up to 80% of its energy from

> fat, preferably saturated fat. An enzyme called CD36 is required for

the

> utilization of fat in the heart. If a person does not consume adequate

> amounts of fat or has a CD36 deficiency their hearts must rely more on

> glucose for its energy needs. Glucose is a less efficient form of

energy

> for the heart muscle, therefore, if it..........

> Dr. Bruce Fife

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sev,

I don’t have a precise answer for you because the time would depend on

each individual and the entire diet, including how much coconut oil is

consumed daily.

Bruce

[coconut_oil_-open_forum] Heart Palpitations/-Flutters?-???

I've taken coconut oil for years but the past few months I've developed

increasingly worsening heart flutters/palpitatio--ns/pounding. I thought

the flutters

were from caffeine use and/or stress. So today was my first full day of

no

caffeine at all. I only experienced a few episodes during the day, but

this

evening, I ate coconut oil in my salad and in popcorn I made -- and

whammo,

palps/flutters galore. My hubby had palps/arrythmia from coffee years

ago and he

said that it took about 48 hours of stopping caffeine cold turkey before

his

palps subsided. Now he can have it in moderation with no problems at

all. I

saw a physician recently and all my cardio bloodwork was fine. He

listened to

my heart and said it was fine -- but of course, I wasn't having palps at

that

moment. Any thoughts/advice would be most appreciated. If it persists --

I'm

going to a cardiologist next week. I feel fine exercising, I'm not

overweight

and I'm a 42 year old female. My pulse increases slightly during the

episodes but no tachycardia.

[Guest guest]

hi,

i'm new and was looking up palpitations. i'm currently at about 1/4 tsp coconut

oil per day. more than that gives me the fast heart rate with increased PVCs. i

will keep taking it daily (thank you so much for explaining why that happens!)

and try to gradually increase it.

my question is, would eating more of other kinds of fat, like marrow or ghee,

help the heart to get better/stronger? i don't get the same heart issues when

eating those. i've gotten up to 3-4 Tbsp ghee in the morning, 3 Tbsp ghee in the

evening and grassfed beef bone marrow (raw) as I can get it, usually 1 bone at

least 5 days a week.

thanks!!

sarah

>

> I would like to comment on the experience some people have had with a

> racing heart after taking coconut oil. This happens occasionally and let

> me tell you why. Most of the energy in the body comes from glucose.

> However, the heart is different. It gets up to 80% of its energy from

> fat, preferably saturated fat. An enzyme called CD36 is required for the

> utilization of fat in the heart. If a person does not consume adequate

> amounts of fat or has a CD36 deficiency their hearts must rely more on

> glucose for its energy needs. Glucose is a less efficient form of energy

> for the heart muscle, therefore, if it is forced to get most of its

> energy from glucose the heart will be constantly under powered and weak.

> If this is chronic you probably don't realize it or feel anything except

> that your heart in not functioning at an optimal level. It is like

> running a car a poor grade of gasoline.

>

> When you start adding coconut oil into your diet two things happen. One,

> you are supplying more fat (i.e. fuel) for the heart to utilize. Two,

> the heart can use the medium-chain fatty acids in coconut oil without

> the need of CD36. So if your diet has been fat deficient or you are

> lacking the enzymes for your heart to properly utilize fats, then eating

> coconut oil will be like putting a high grade gasoline into your car.

> You will notice a difference in performance, the engine will race

> faster, perhaps even sputter as energy performance improves. This is not

> a sign of trouble but an indication of improved performance and energy

> utilization. It is also a sign that your heart has been under nourished

> and you need to eat an adequate amount of healthy fats. I don't

> recommend that you back off from eating coconut oil, your heart is in

> desperate need for it so make sure you get enough every single day.

>

> Dr. Bruce Fife

>

> Heart Palpitations/Flutters????

>

> I've taken coconut oil for years but the past few months I've developed

> increasingly worsening heart flutters/palpitatio-ns/pounding. I thought

> the flutters

> were from caffeine use and/or stress. So today was my first full day of

> no

> caffeine at all. I only experienced a few episodes during the day, but

> this

> evening, I ate coconut oil in my salad and in popcorn I made -- and

> whammo,

> palps/flutters galore. My hubby had palps/arrythmia from coffee years

> ago and he

> said that it took about 48 hours of stopping caffeine cold turkey before

> his

> palps subsided. Now he can have it in moderation with no problems at

> all. I

> saw a physician recently and all my cardio bloodwork was fine. He

> listened to

> my heart and said it was fine -- but of course, I wasn't having palps at

> that

> moment. Any thoughts/advice would be most appreciated. If it persists --

> I'm

> going to a cardiologist next week. I feel fine exercising, I'm not

> overweight

> and I'm a 42 year old female. My pulse increases slightly during the

> episodes but no tachycardia.

>

>

[Guest guest]

does anyone have any experience about how long it takes for the heart to adjust

to higher fat levels and/or eating coconut oil?

thanks!

sarah

> >

> > I would like to comment on the experience some people have had with a

> > racing heart after taking coconut oil. This happens occasionally and let

> > me tell you why. Most of the energy in the body comes from glucose.

> > However, the heart is different. It gets up to 80% of its energy from

> > fat, preferably saturated fat. An enzyme called CD36 is required for the

> > utilization of fat in the heart. If a person does not consume adequate

> > amounts of fat or has a CD36 deficiency their hearts must rely more on

> > glucose for its energy needs. Glucose is a less efficient form of energy

> > for the heart muscle, therefore, if it is forced to get most of its

> > energy from glucose the heart will be constantly under powered and weak.

> > If this is chronic you probably don't realize it or feel anything except

> > that your heart in not functioning at an optimal level. It is like

> > running a car a poor grade of gasoline.

> >

> > When you start adding coconut oil into your diet two things happen. One,

> > you are supplying more fat (i.e. fuel) for the heart to utilize. Two,

> > the heart can use the medium-chain fatty acids in coconut oil without

> > the need of CD36. So if your diet has been fat deficient or you are

> > lacking the enzymes for your heart to properly utilize fats, then eating

> > coconut oil will be like putting a high grade gasoline into your car.

> > You will notice a difference in performance, the engine will race

> > faster, perhaps even sputter as energy performance improves. This is not

> > a sign of trouble but an indication of improved performance and energy

> > utilization. It is also a sign that your heart has been under nourished

> > and you need to eat an adequate amount of healthy fats. I don't

> > recommend that you back off from eating coconut oil, your heart is in

> > desperate need for it so make sure you get enough every single day.

> >

> > Dr. Bruce Fife

> >

> > Heart Palpitations/Flutters????

> >

> > I've taken coconut oil for years but the past few months I've developed

> > increasingly worsening heart flutters/palpitatio-ns/pounding. I thought

> > the flutters

> > were from caffeine use and/or stress. So today was my first full day of

> > no

> > caffeine at all. I only experienced a few episodes during the day, but

> > this

> > evening, I ate coconut oil in my salad and in popcorn I made -- and

> > whammo,

> > palps/flutters galore. My hubby had palps/arrythmia from coffee years

> > ago and he

> > said that it took about 48 hours of stopping caffeine cold turkey before

> > his

> > palps subsided. Now he can have it in moderation with no problems at

> > all. I

> > saw a physician recently and all my cardio bloodwork was fine. He

> > listened to

> > my heart and said it was fine -- but of course, I wasn't having palps at

> > that

> > moment. Any thoughts/advice would be most appreciated. If it persists --

> > I'm

> > going to a cardiologist next week. I feel fine exercising, I'm not

> > overweight

> > and I'm a 42 year old female. My pulse increases slightly during the

> > episodes but no tachycardia.

> >

> >