What vitamin can you take for leg cramps?

Are you tired of your legs cramping up like an accordion every time you run, walk or move? Well let’s give those pesky hamstring pullers a leg up and find out what vitamins will help combat leg cramps. It’s time for some vitamin-seas!

The Lowdown on Leg Cramps

Before we dive into the sea of vitamins, let’s get to know our enemy first shall we?

Muscle cramps are sudden contractions that cause pain in the targeted muscles – most commonly occurring in the calf and foot areas. These muscle tightness episodes can last anywhere from seconds to minutes resulting in discomfort.

What Causes Muscle Cramps?

Cramped muscles are typically caused by dehydration or poor nutrition. Certain medications or medical conditions may also be contributing factors. Symptoms could include overexertion, poor circulation, inadequate stretching before exercising or even sitting too long with limited blood flow.

But did you know that morning cramps could be brought about by neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease? Neither did I but it makes sense because these diseases damage brain cells responsible for movement control leading to unexpected contractions especially during sleep hours.

Put Your Feet Up & Get Comfortable

Get on board this virtual sail around Vitamin-Seas; it is all hands-on deck here! We have oars full of well-researched information available just for YOU!

Vitamins THAT Soothe Stressed Muscles

Most people who suffer from recurring muscular issues turn towards supplements along with stretches and massages/throbbing/twisted/wincing – oh sorry where was I ? (my bad) Oh yeah… so if music soothes the savage beast then surely there must be something soothing for your sore muscles as well- Right?
Yes – Supplements! But which ones would work best..Here are some essential ingredients one should already have or that can be found easily although it is always suggested to consult your doctor before trying out new supplements.

Vitamin	Function	Mg/day
Magnesium	Makes relaxing neurotransmitters; helps regulate muscle and nerve function.	400-420mg
// This table isn’t created for sharing the actual recommended dosage however, this information has been
accumulated from various sources according to age groups.

Apart from this vitamin supplements like Calcium Citrate, Potassium have also been reported by some as helping with calf cramps.

Supplements are a great way of giving our beloved bodies what they need but before jumping on the bandwagon treat them as you would any medication – First ask yourself and then a professional:
Q: Are my current medicines going to react badly?
A: Consult your Doctor
Q: Is there enough research available on internet ?
A: Sorry! Let me say that again very slowly : Consult your.Doct.or.Pls.

More Power To The Quads With B6

The wing man in Magnesium’s gang is supposed to be Vitamin-B6 pyridoxine -(another word I’ll struggle spelling if I tried).

This little guy facilitates an increase in red blood cells, allowing more
oxygen delivery throughout the body (hence reducing fatigue) AND also plays a role in regulating normal nerve function.

So next time you hear someone shout “I am running low on happy juice” – it might make sense if their potassium/magnesium levels are off balance due to underlying medical conditions/medications(and nope not because of tequila shots they had last night).

Also adding oats, cereals, vegetables like spinach/bell peppers gives ample supply of vitamin b6.

Why Injure When You Can Prevent?

Prevention is better than cure so pour yourself another cuppa joe and read through some helpful tips below:

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day as dehydration can lead to cramping
• Stretch properly before exercising or doing any strenuous activity – track your fitness and make sure to warm up correctly
• Let your body rest/ease after a work out, it needs time to recover especially muscles that are targeted everyday
• Consider adding vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, potassium, calcium citrate, vitamin b6 into your diet
  It’s important not only for pulling off good pirouettes but also for overall muscular health.

Kicking Cramps To The Curb

The little twitches in our muscle fibers leave us raising a foot and stomping with frustration; disabling daily activities. Now that we have short listed some essential nutrients hopefully they will assist us in resolving/curing/preventing calf tightness leaving us ache-free.

So if you’re into staying fit but feeling like it’s been more-leg day than arm-back-abs-moons-and-stars/any-other-day lately then consult these supplements perhaps along with therapy(heated fancy massage chair anyone?) . Either way let Vitamin-Seas help you hit those deadlines gracefully!

Stay Fit & Disclaimer

Finally before we say goodbye: Inculcating exercise is beneficial however always remember that being active should be a personal performance preference accounting with consulting practitioner when required. Also make yourself aware of biological reactions which may occur due to new supplement intakes.

Genevieve – Over & Out!