Muscle Cramps and Balancing Acts

Everyone knows that cramping muscles are a surefire sign that you need magnesium, right ?  Well…. maybe and maybe not. Diets that are deficient in magnesium can cause symptoms such as;

• muscle cramping,
• insomnia,
• numbness and tingling,
• PMS, and
• fatigue

But did you know that calcium deficiency can show the very same signs.

Magnesium and calcium work closely together in your body to ensure healthy bones, nerves and muscles. They work best when they are in balance but when that balance is thrown, things can get nasty.

Magnesium competes with calcium for absorption in the body, so while your chowing down on green leafy vegetables to cope with those cramps, your calcium levels can be taking a dive.

Compounding this is the fact that many over the counter supplements do not contain the correct balance of these minerals and so make the problem worse.

Confused ?

No need to be. A close look at your diet can help to alleviate any concerns and give you the confidence to know that you are fuelling your body correctly. As an introductory offer, Sue Fisk from Northern Beaches Nutrition is offering 20 % off the standard cost of a diet analysis for the month of April. We can also offer you practitioner only supplements that have been rigorously tested for purity, efficacy and safety so you can support your diet with confidence. Call 0410 431 224 for a chat.