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Hubby has severe cramps. not on cholesterol s. potassium level ok. what can help?
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Maybe magnesium: Most people are deficient in magnesium, and very low levels can cause muscle cramping and irritable 'spazy' muscles. Best to get a magnesium product w/ several kinds of magnesium(chloride, citrate, chelate, etc).
Answered 10/6/2013
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