Muscle Cramps: Causes, Prevention & Natural Relief

Leg and back cramps can be caused by electrolyte imbalances, caffeine, or specific diets like ketosis. Increasing your intake of potassium and magnesium, particularly for runners and pregnant women, provides effective relief.

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Ketosis & Leg Cramps

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Valerie Webber

Leg cramps can intrude on your deep sleep, jolting you out of bed with an intense, sharp pain. When you become dehydrated or have an electrolyte imbalance, your risk of leg cramps increases. Dehydration results from not drinking enough fluid, sweating profusely, working outdoors in the heat and from stomach illnesses.