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Does high intake of sugar leads to muscle cramps while running or doing exercise?
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Yes: It can cause cramps while lying down as well. It causes a spike in Insulin which drives potassium into the cells and the blood potassium goes down decreasing its availability for uptake into muscles resulting in cramping.
Answered 8/6/2018
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Yes: Dehydration is a major cause of cramping also. Drink more water and lower sugar intake.
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