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Cardiomyopathy
Hi B., <div>
</div><div>I wanted to share the results of my heart MRI perfusion scan with you. It looks like there’s an early indication of something called cardiomyopathy, which is a term I wasn’t familiar with until now.</div><div>
</div><div>I have an appointment this Friday with Dr. Daniel Sado, the cardiologist who interpreted the results, and I’m a bit worried since I’ve read there’s no cure for this. Have you come across this term before, or do you know anything about it?</div><div>
</div><div>Also, I’d love to hear if you know of any natural options I could consider instead of going on pharmaceuticals.</div>Thanks so much for your help.
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Hi @naslam1603 – there could be many different reasons for mild dilated cardiomyopathy such as genetics, chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes or thyroid disorders, as well as toxins and infections that affect the heart such as viral myocarditis. Therefore, the proper support all depends on the cause.
Nutritional deficiencies like thiamine (vitamin B1) and selenium could also be at play.
We also know that SARS-CoV2, the virus responsible for Covid-19 virus was leading to cases of myocarditis, especially in younger populations. The mechanism behind that involves SARS-CoV-2 directly infecting heart muscle cells, triggering an overactive immune response, and causing excessive cytokine release, which leads to inflammation, cell death, and damage to small blood vessels that impair heart function.
Would you say your symptoms started before or after Covid? Worth a discussion with your doctor.
One other thing I’d like to mention is that we determined previously that you’re being exposed to mold. Mold exposure can affect the heart indirectly by causing inflammation, stressing the immune system, and reducing oxygen levels due to respiratory issues. In some cases, toxic substances from mold (like mycotoxins) can harm blood vessels or put extra strain on the heart. So if you’ve been dealing with this symptom well before Covid, I would still recommend remediation to remove that exposure to mold.
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<div>B. </div>
I have been taking the following B1 supplements since October 2024: Mega Extensions Benfotiamine and Ecological Formulas Allithiamine.
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</div><div>Regarding selenium, I have not been taking it.</div><div>
</div><div>Previously, I had no awareness of any heart-related symptoms, apart from occasional shortness of breath when feeling anxious or off-balance, which I assumed was due to a nutritional deficiency.</div><div>
</div><div>I believe COVID has played a significant role in my overall health issues when compared to before.</div><div>
</div><div>I also appreciate the potential link to mould exposure, though addressing it is challenging. With mum living in the house, and the home being adapted to her needs, she struggles to understand the impact of mold and is reluctant to leave, which complicates remediation efforts.</div>Having said this, I’ve implemented Jill Crista’s course, “whilst living in mould.”
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