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Cramps
Annetoni
Posts: 5 Member
Has anyone got any suggestions on how to avoid Charlie Horse cramps?
I seem to get them every time I follow a low carb lifestyle!!
I seem to get them every time I follow a low carb lifestyle!!
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Muscle cramps result from electrolyte imbalance. You need to UP YOUR SALT asap so that you are getting between 3000 - 5000 mg daily (I personally have found that I need at least 5000 mg of salt every day in order to avoid cramps in my calves and feet in the morning when I wake up). You may also need to take a magnesium and/or potassium supplement as well.0
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Great, thanks for your help. I will certainly give that a try!0
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Agree on up the salt, I do pink himalayan.
Also agree on potassium supplements - my dr recommended that and it helps.
Also Hylands makes a leg cramp med and also an ointment. I keep the tablets on my nigh table.
http://www.hylands.com/products/hylands-leg-cramps
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Ditto the above recommendations!0
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Thanks everyone. I have increased my salt intake but not taken any supplements yet.
So far it seems to be working.................0 -
Drink pickle juice or bone broth takes care of it1
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