Cause of cramps

kimmydct

I'm reading this book reco'd by another EN teammate called the Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance and came across something interesting I wanted to sure about the cause of muscle cramps... The book explains that it is likely a magnesium deficiency vs sodium or calcium. I'm not saying it is correct, just sharing another possible cause. I havent had this issue but I know several of u have struggled with cramps and have tried sodium loading and drinking pickle juice. My personal nightmare blech! Anyway they say if you are prone to cramps, magnesium deficiency may be the culprit. Scrren shots of the pages attached. Hope that helps someone!!!

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Jay Lakamp

My friend who has done several IM's swear by taking extra Mag. My cramping has cut down due to taking 1500 mg before a very hard workout. I still get cramping in my legs when total fatigue sets in but just not as bad. The problem is I usually forget to take the mag. I do drink pickle juice though..........just because I like the taste.

Brian Quarton [OLD]

Was there a study cited? I would like to check it out. Also, do they recommend any certain form of supplement?

John Withrow

I supplement with Magnesium for exactly this reason and load with it before big races. I'm not sure if it helps, but sure doesn't seem like it hurts anything...

Brenda Ross

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wtUn1gWgaw