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What supplements would you recommend for osteoporosis and leg cramps?
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Vitamin D, calcium: Osteoporosis and leg cramps are generally not related. While electrolytes such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium have been suggested to be deficient in people suffering from leg cramps, there has been little scientific evidence to show that supplementation is effective. Vitamin d and calcium supplementation are recommended for osteopenia and osteoporosis.
Answered 9/28/2016
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