In one report, a person who took very high amounts of turmeric, over 1500 mg twice daily, experienced
a dangerous abnormal heart rhythm.
This slowing down of electrical activity put these hearts at greater risk of
dangerous abnormal heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation.
Not exact matches
By blocking the potassium channels researchers were able to slow down the
heart rate and counteract the
dangerous effects of the
abnormal rhythm.
«The device detects and protects patients from the
dangerous heart rhythms of sudden cardiac arrest which occurs when an
abnormal heartbeat makes the
heart stop abruptly and can quickly lead to death,» said Dr. Filart, electrophysiologist.
But you should definitely get them checked out, because they can be a sign of a medical condition such as hyperthyroidism (where your body secretes too much thyroid hormone) or an
abnormal heart rhythm known as an arrhythmia, which generally isn't
dangerous.
Chocolate — especially baker's chocolate — is particularly
dangerous, since it contains chemicals that can potentially cause
abnormal heart rhythms, tremors, depression, and seizures.