Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common heart problem. The mitral valve controls blood flow between the upper and lower chambers on the left side of the heart. Normally, blood should only flow from the upper chamber into the lower chamber. In MVP, the valve flaps do not work the right way. The blood may flow in the wrong direction or leak back into the lower chamber.
There is no cure, but it is not a serious health problem. It is treated with medicine and changes in lifestyle habits. Some people turn to natural treatments to help regulate heart health. However, they should only be used with standard treatment.
Natural Therapies
Not Enough Data to Assess
Editorial process and description of evidence categories can be found at EBSCO NAT Editorial Process.
Editorial process and description of evidence categories can be found at EBSCO NAT Editorial Process.
Herbs and Supplements to Be Used With Caution
Talk to your doctor about any supplements or therapy you would like to use. Some can interfere with treatment or make conditions worse.
References
Herbs and Supplements
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REFA2 Bobkowski W, Nowak A, et al. The importance of magnesium status in the pathophysiology of mitral valve prolapse. Magnes Res. 2005 Mar;18(1):35-52.
REFA3 Lichodziejewska B, Kłoś J, et al. Clinical symptoms of mitral valve prolapse are related to hypomagnesemia and attenuated by magnesium supplementation. Am J Cardiol. 1997 Mar 15;79(6):768-772.