Studies have shown that people who engage in regular aerobic exercise report a decline in symptoms of chest pain, fatigue, dizziness and mood swings, and panic attacks. Avoidance of stimulants, sugar, and artificial flavoring agents like MSG and Nutrasweet are mandatory. Moderate salt intake is usually discouraged to stimulate adrenal function. Magnesium is probably the most significant of these. Magnesium deficiencies are associated with migraine headaches, and are common in people with epilepsy and mitral valve prolapse.
Magnesium seems to affect everything from breathing patterns to reflex muscle tension.
Diarrhea is a possible side effect. L-carnitine is an amino acid that acts as a shuttle for fat that is required for cellular metabolism. Co-enzyme Q10 appears to improve disturbed bioenergetic function at the molecular level. It may also prove helpful for patients suffering from profound fatigue. Several of the B vitamins can help with symptoms of mitral valve prolapse.