Mon, Feb-11-02, 12:59
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Plan: IF +LC
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Progress: 100%
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Re: Leg Cramps
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Originally posted by ngarbade
Having leg cramps It has to be atkins
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Cramping is caused by a lack of magnesium, not potassium. Lowered potassium is usually associated with fatigue and headaches. Magnesium is a 'soothing' supplement that allows calcium and potassium to do their jobs - it is something most of us are defficient in due to our modern diets. Supplements should be chelated, and usually taken with calcium (citrate, not carbonate). Both come in one pill in a ratio of 2:1 (333mg cal / 167mg magnesium). Taking one with each of your 3 meals and one an hour before bed will alleviate cramping and greatly improve the quality of your sleep.
Nat
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