not enough fat - heart skipping a beat

[witkowsd]

My sister is on weight watchers and apparently she is not having enough fat in her diet so she is taking omega 3 pills. Now she claims she is feeling weird, like her heart is skipping a beat. Can that be from not having enough fat in her diet - how about not enough carbs?

 

[I2ancid]

I would say it's a vitamin deficiency over fat deficiency. Calcium is one vitamin that gives energy for the heart to beat. I've never heard of heart palpitations due to a low fat diet.

 

[HANSEL]

My sister is on weight watchers and apparently she is not having enough fat in her diet so she is taking omega 3 pills. Now she claims she is feeling weird, like her heart is skipping a beat. Can that be from not having enough fat in her diet - how about not enough carbs?

I dont know the cause, but I expirienced the same thing when I first started a fish oil regimen. It felt like a murmur or something weird like that, but it soon went away after a week or two taking the fish oil and I have felt great since. I think I wasnt used to having thinner blood or something. I think if she sticks too it for at least two weks it will go away. I wouldnt think its from too much fat, alot of fat would make the blood even thinner I imagine.

 

[MrMakaveli]

I've ran a diet with 10g of Fat for over 3 weeks..heart never skipped a beat, somthing else is causing it.

 

[frankenfurter]

She's probably experiencing premature atrial/ventrical contractions (PAC/PVC). Usually they are benign and sometimes due to an electrolyte imbalance, sometimes a thyroid condition. She needs to see a doctor and have a blood workup to rule out a thyroid problem.

The doctor may want to also run some cardiac tests such as an electrocardiogram and a treadmill stress test, especially if there is a history of heart disease in your family. Tell her not to worry though, these things are usually harmless. I've had PAC's for years and I live a normal life.

 

[sermon_of_crockery]

i'm surprised no one is asking if she's taking stimulants

 

[CLEMDOG]

that is true, it could very possibly be PACs/PVCs giving her those akward feelings.

The fat intake, not likely, go get a complete blood workup, that should be enlightening if there are any significant problems.