Tag: Premature ventricular contractions

According to the Cleveland Clinic, heart palpitations, including PVCs, can sometimes be caused by certain ingredients in food, such as sugar, carbs, or salt. For many individuals, dramatic shifts in blood sugar levels after eating sugar can indeed trigger premature ventricular contractions (PVCs).

Research has documented cases where long intermittent fasting significantly increased the frequency of premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) in otherwise healthy individuals. This raises a critical question: **can fasting cause PVCs**, and what are the underlying physiological mechanisms behind this link?

According to the American Heart Association, the average American consumes more than 3,400 mg of sodium daily, far exceeding the recommended limit. This overconsumption is linked to numerous heart health issues, raising the critical question: can excess salt cause PVCs, or premature ventricular contractions?