[altosburg]

Thanks for your advice, I did buy magnesium supplements and havent had anymore cramps.

[abouthotels]

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[letmelogin]

I have read many post on leg cramps and they all say potassium, magnesium or both? Just want to hear from the experts on which works the best.

[HaremShaih]

For muscle cramps (and general muscle FUNCTON) you need potassium, magnesium, sodium and calcium. Those four minerals all work to keep your muscle fibers "firing" correctly. So my answer would be BOTH, plus sodium and calcium. You can get all of these in broths made from bones (beef or chicken, for examples). I supplement calcium (and vitamin D3) daily. I eat a TON of veggies so I get potassium and magnesium (this works for me, others may need to supplement) that way. Since I tend to retain fluid easily, I don't restrict my sodium but I do pay attention to it and try to stick to the lower side... but I still enjoy a dill pickle when I feel like it. LOL

For questions like yours, it's often best for you to try to figure out what YOUR body needs. Try adding potassium... does it work? If not, try adding magnesium. What works for one person won't necessarily work for another... since our "deficiencies" are very individual. Atkins recommends a cup of broth in the morning and one at night if you experience muscle fatigue. If your leg cramps are something new... the broth may be all you need. You'll have to try it to see!