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[–] 9 points 4 months ago (2 children)

magnesium prevents cramps.

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago* (1 child)

    Moreso potassium. Cramps are even often cited as a direct symptom of hypokalemia.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    interesting, i used to have a lot of cramps until i started taking specifically magnesium supplements a few years ago. then again, last year i switched out the salt i use for one with more potassium chloride in it so i can't really do a comparison.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (1 child)

    Magnesium is definitely a part of the conversation. It helps neurofunction and muscle signaling, along with cell metabolism. It helps quite a few processes in the body. I wish I remembered more of the processes specifically so I could be more accurate! Most electrolytes have some very important roles, including calcium far beyond building strong bones.

    One of many reasons I take multivitamins! Difficult to be too low on most anything that way. ... and it supplements my poor diet choices...

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