Sun, Jan-19-03, 20:18
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Plan: IF +LC
Stats: 287/165/165
BF:
Progress: 100%
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Yep, definitely sounds like a magnesium deficiency. You'll want to get a supplement that's of the chelated variety and you're looking at a dose of 400-600mg a day.
You can often get a combination calcium / magnesium in a ratio of 2:1 (333mg cal / 167 mg magnesium) - be sure the calcium is also chelated and not from carbonate (oyster shells) as it's very hard to digest and cause tummy troubles. Taking the dose throughout the day helps big time, and having one pill before bed will go a long way to dealing with those cramps that happen at night. Magnesium is also very soothing and can help you sleep like the dead.
Potassium can be supplemented up to 400mg a day, but as warned, be sure you're well hydrated and check first if you have a heart condition. Extra potassium can be needed on very hot days and days when you're exercising intensely.
Nat
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