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How does potassium prevent getting muscle cramps?

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Competes with Ca++: Calcium and potassium move across the muscle cell membranes during muscle contraction, having an adequate amount of potassium helps to keep this mechanism in balance, preventing cramps.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 9/23/2016

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