Hello, my name is Dr. James Lyons, MD. I am an ER Physician at Synergy Houses of Westchester, PA. We would like to contribute to your article! Here are the links to our website, staff page and my LinkedIn. https://synergyhouses.com/ https://synergyhouses.com/staff/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lyons-755129340/ Here are our answers and responses to your query: Here are 4 common supplements that can increase the risk of heart problems and how. 1. Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium / synephrine). Bitter orange is a stimulant that activates adrenergic receptors and can raise heart rate, blood pressure, and induce palpitations, chest pain, and arrhythmias. It is especially dangerous when combined with caffeine, commonly seen in weight loss or pre-workout products. 2. Yohimbe (Pausinystalia yohimbe) is an evergreen tree native to Africa with bark containing the chemical yohimbine, traditionally used as an aphrodisiac. Yohimbine acts as an alpha-2 blocker that promotes sympathetic outflow. Risks are associated with hypertension, tachycardia, arrhythmias, and even myocardial infarction. Risk is significantly increased in individuals with underlying heart disease or pre-existing blood pressure issues. 3. High-dose caffeine, including energy shots or pre-workout mixes that contain a mix of multiple stimulants. High amounts of caffeine and stimulants in this form can acutely raise blood pressure, prolong QT and trigger arrhythmias. Pure and highly concentrated liquids and powders containing caffeine have caused severe toxicity death. Extra precaution should be taken if you have a pre-existing condition, such as arrhythmia, hypertension, or take other stimulants. 4. Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) as extract or in some teas and candies can cause pseudoaldosteronism, a medical condition which mimics the effects of elevated aldosterone (hyperaldosteronism). This leads to a drop in potassium levels, hypertension, and can precipitate dangerous arrhythmia. Severe cases detailing sudden cardiac arrest have been reported as well.
My name is Jesse Feder, a personal trainer & Registered Dietitian and contributor to https://www.mycrohnsandcolitisteam.com/I saw your query and I thought you might find this useful. 1. Pre-workout supplements. These supplements often contain high doses of caffeine, typically above the daily recommendation. This can lead to increased heart rate, blood pressure, and palpitations. This can put you at increased risk of heart attack and stroke in severe cases. 2. Fat burners. These supplements tend to contain multiple stimulant ingredients such as caffeine, yohimbe, and green tea extract. These ingredients can increase blood pressure, heart rate, and anxiety. This can put extra strain on your heart and may lead to palpitations, arrythmias, and increased risk of cardiac events. 3. High doses of calcium. Calcium in high doses can affect the electrical activity of the heart as well as lead to calcification within arteries. This can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. If you need any more information, I'm happy to reply as soon as possible. Please let me know if you have any questions, if it's not too much trouble my preferred link would be to my website https://www.mycrohnsandcolitisteam.com/
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Good Day, Which four common supplements might incline risk to the heart? There are some supplements that people often use, thinking they are actually good for health, whereas they may actually potentiate heart risks. Four common ones are high-dose vitamin E, beta-carotene, yohimbine, and excess calcium. Why so? Vitamin E and beta-carotene have been shown in some studies to raise bleeding in the brain and may possibly also raise the risk of death in certain populations, likely because of their interference with blood clotting and oxidative stress. People take yohimbine as an aphrodisiac, but it also raises blood pressure and heart rate—an unwelcome side effect that can precipitate dangerous heart rhythms or hypertension. As for calcium-wonderful for bones--but in excess, supplements can lead to calcification of blood vessel walls, and that is detrimental to the heart and increases the risk of heart attacks. So here, we see that the odd harmless-looking or harmlessly intent supplement could, when taken improperly, create real threats to your heart. If you decide to use this quote, I'd love to stay connected! Feel free to reach me at gregorygasic@vmedx.com and outreach@vmedx.com.