Cramping leg muscles
My leg muscles often feel as if they are going to cramp up and since this now happening more frequently, I am seeking an alternative solution to stop it
The key nutrient for muscle cramps, especially for anyone whose work involves long hours of standing, is magnesium - which works even better when combined with calcium. The important thing to remember if you adopt this approach is that you need a ratio of 2:1 in favour of the calcium and obviously, the best way to make sure that is precisely what you get is to find a ready-made formulation.
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The other important nutrient is vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and again, this works even better when combined with the magnesium and calcium. (This same combination, by the way, is also effective in managing menstrual cramps and PMT). Oral contraceptives, excess alcohol and food additives can all lower levels of this vitamin. You need to be taking 2mg a day.