what supplements to take for leg cramps

[dewolfe]

please tell me ALL the supplements I should be taking to say healthy during Atkins

thanks so much!
DeWolfe

oh oh and can you break down the fat / carb / and so on percentage I need to be taking too... like 60% fat 20% carbs... etc... thanks!!

[atkinsgal08]

Re: what supplements to take for leg cramps

>>please tell me ALL the supplements I should be taking to say healthy during Atkins>>

That's an individual decision.

Have you read about supplements in your DANDR?

>>can you break down the fat / carb / and so on percentage I need to be taking too... like 60% fat 20% carbs... etc... thanks!!>>

The "rule of thumb" for Induction is 60-75% fat, 5% carbs, and the rest protein.

However, you would do better to count your carbs than to focus on %s.

[dewolfe]

Re: what supplements to take for leg cramps

thank you !

[liv]

Re: what supplements to take for leg cramps

If I have leg cramp problems - my problem is magnesium and/or potassium. So that is what I take in addition to my usual multivitamin

[jroche5998]

Re: what supplements to take for leg cramps

OsCal is a great supplement for leg cramps, it is mostly the magnesium and potassium, and some others, I forget which. My wife takes that and it works wonders for her as far a leg cramps go.

[Whatsername]

Re: what supplements to take for leg cramps

I take potassium. I figured I would start with that and it did help.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: what supplements to take for leg cramps

>> take potassium. I>>

Well, since OTC potassium is only about 92 mg., why not eat 1/2 an avocado instead? It has tons more ... and would be a better choice than a pill.

And remember, potassium interferes with other medications you might be taking ... and too much potassium can cause heart arrhythmias ... so don't overdo the potassium pills.

Also ... a calcium magnesium supplement can help ... and make sure you're drinking enough water.

[2big4mysize]

Re: what supplements to take for leg cramps

leg cramps have many causes so one would need to know the cuase beofre figuring out the cure everything from an illness like Hypothyroid to dehydration can cause muscle cramps.

there are many things that the atkins inductee could be low on from poor food choices to drinking too much fluids and depleting watersoluble vits and minerals that could cause them too.

if you think you are low in something check your foods and vits in something like fitday reports section and you can see what you are low in that will need to be increased.

[SugarFreeSheila]

Re: what supplements to take for leg cramps

One word: SPINACH! If at all possible, find a way to like it. Remember, it comes in more forms than just salad & plain-cooked. Hello, spinach-artichoke dip?