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Can you please tell me food which is rich in calcium and magnesium to avoid night leg cramping?
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TONIC for leg cramps: Try drinking a cup of tonic water in the evening. It has quinine in it which has been shown to help nocturnal leg cramps.
Answered 5/18/2018
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Magnesium: Spinach, kale, chard, nuts, pumpkin seeds, fish, beans, lentils, brown rice, quinoa, yogurt, goat cheese, banana, prunes, chocolate.
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