If magnesium does not help with muscle cramps, there may be another reason behind it.
Certain groups of people are particularly affected.
Frankfurt – Everyone has probably experienced a sudden contraction of muscles.
It is often associated with great pain.
The cramps often happen at night, after a hard day, or during exercise.
Many try to prevent cramps from occurring by taking magnesium.
But a magnesium deficiency is not always the trigger.
Certain groups of people are particularly affected.
Muscle cramps are normal, especially after an intense workout.
They can also be a warning sign for people who suffer from them more often.
The following triggers may be the reason:
Overloading
- or
underloading of the muscle
Wrong footwear
Dehydration
/ dehydration
magnesium deficiency
nutrient deficiency
drug
Toxins
- toxins found in plants
Neurological disorder
/ nerve damage
circulatory disorder
Metabolic disorder
(the concurrence of several factors)
Source: MSD Manual
Help with muscle cramps: Avoiding caffeine is also a measure
People from the middle age groups are particularly frequently affected by sleep-related leg cramps.
According to
the MSD Manual,
numerous medications may not always help.
Rather, they recommend vigorous stretching before bed and avoiding caffeine or other stimulants.
Sometimes simply changing shoes can help.
If the muscle pain persists for a longer period of time, a visit to the doctor is unavoidable in order to be able to rule out nerve damage or circulatory disorders.
In general, you should also pay attention to possible side effects of medicines and discuss them with your doctor.
The following measures can help with muscle cramps caused by a lack of nutrients
To prevent cramps due to magnesium deficiency, you can get various tablets at the pharmacy or drugstore.
A vitamin deficiency can also cause muscle pain.
However, cramps can be avoided naturally with a healthy and balanced diet.
If the body lacks important nutrients such as magnesium or iron, severe fatigue can also be a symptom.
The following tips can help against cramps in the event of a nutrient or magnesium deficiency:
Stretch
the body well
Drink a lot
: mineral water rich in magnesium
Healthy
and
balanced diet
: whole grains or nuts
magnesium supplements
Source: Apotheken Umschau
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Magnesium deficiency does not necessarily have to be the trigger for muscle cramps
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Muscle cramps due to magnesium and nutrient deficiencies: The following groups of people are often affected
Groups of people such as seniors are particularly often affected by a magnesium deficiency.
Especially if you take water tablets.
This often affects people with heart problems and high blood pressure, they lose a lot of fluid and therefore a lot of magnesium through these tablets.
According to the AOK,
a deficiency could
also become noticeable through depression or cardiac arrhythmia.
Editor's note
The information given in this article does not replace a visit to a doctor.
Only experts can make the right diagnosis and initiate appropriate therapy.
The intake of medication or dietary supplements should be discussed with a doctor beforehand.
People with chronic inflammatory bowel diseases are also less able to absorb magnesium and are therefore often affected by a deficiency.
You should also be careful if you have high blood sugar levels.
According to
Apotheken Umschau,
many minerals are removed via the urine.
In these cases, it is important to consult a doctor and get tested for a nutrient deficiency.
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