Magnesium for muscle cramps
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With cramps, all muscle fibers from a muscle group suddenly contract, which can lead to a very painful experience. Magnesium plays an important role in the transfer of stimuli to the muscles and muscle cramps is therefore often associated with a magnesium deficiency. But there is no scientific basis for the link between magnesium deficiency and cramping.
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What is cramping? Who suffers from cramps and what causes it? What can be done for cramps? Cramps and magnesium deficiency
What is cramping?
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Normally the muscle fibers alternate in their work, but with cramps all muscle fibers of a muscle group suddenly contract at the same time. This is because the nerves react incorrectly at that moment and send too many signals to the muscle in question. Muscle cramps are most common in the calves and feet and the experience is generally very painful.
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Who suffers from cramps and what causes it?
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Especially the elderly, pregnant women and intensive athletes can suffer from cramps. Athletes mainly get cramps from overexertion. Pregnant women and the elderly, on the other hand, get cramps more often when they sit quietly or lie in bed.
What can be done for cramping?
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While cramping can be extremely painful, it is generally a harmless, transient problem. Gentle stretching is a widely used and effective remedy. When making a big effort, such as during sports, it is important to keep the stock of salt and water on arrow to prevent cramps.
Cramps and magnesium deficiency
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If you search the internet for information about cramps, you will come across many sites that recommend that you take extra magnesium. It is not surprising that cramping is associated with a lack of magnesium, as magnesium plays an important role in the transmission of stimuli and the contraction and relaxation of muscles. In general, however, magnesium deficiency is rare in the Netherlands. Pregnant women are at a slightly higher risk.
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If you search the internet for information about cramps, you will come across many sites that recommend that you take extra magnesium. It is not surprising that cramping is associated with a lack of magnesium, as magnesium plays an important role in the transmission of stimuli and the contraction and relaxation of muscles. However, a magnesium deficiency is generally rare in the Netherlands. Pregnant women are at a slightly higher risk.
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