Muscle cramps can also occur in people with low levels of certain vitamins.
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Magnesium Deficiency
Magnesium is an essential mineral that virtually every organ in your body needs to regulate good health.
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Magnesium is naturally present in many foods and beverages.
It is also added to some foods and other products such as antacids andlaxatives.
A magnesium deficiency is unlikely to occur in healthy people who consume a well-balanced diet.
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin obtained from sun exposure, foods, and supplements.
They both promotecalciumabsorption in your gut and support your nervous, immune, and muscle systems.
The diagnosis is sometimes reached with X-rays.
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B includes a group of eight vitamins that are important to converting food into energy.
Together, they are called the vitamin B complex.
Muscle cramps are most likely to occur from a vitaminB12 (cobalamin)deficiency.
Research indicates that a vitamin B12 deficiency can occur with a heterogeneous list of symptoms.
Your muscles consist of bundles of fibers that expand and contract to produce movement.
Regular stretching lengthens muscle fibers so they can contract and tighten during exercise.
Muscle Fatigue
Skeletal overload andmuscle fatiguecan trigger muscle cramping in overworked muscle fibers.
Sedentary Lifestyle
Research indicates a strong association between a sedentary lifestyle and nighttime leg cramps.
With aging, your muscles can’t work as hard or respond as quickly as they previously had.
Most muscle cramps resolve on their own without the need for medical treatment.
However, muscle cramps can also occur as a symptom of an underlying health problem.
Contact your healthcare provider if you have muscle cramps that are severe, frequent, constant, or concerning.
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