The Surprising Cause Of Nighttime Leg Cramps With Patrick Sullivan

Episode Highlights With Patrick Sullivan My experience with leg cramps, especially during pregnancy Patrick’s experience with leg cramps The two different types of leg cramps and the root cause of each What is the difference between leg cramps during exercise and at other times, and why is this different Is potassium deficiency the root problem? Why it sometimes isn’t How calcium and magnesium work in tandem with each other and why the right balance is important Why the modern lifestyle has led to so much magnesium deficiency Most of us don’t get close to the minimum daily requirement of magnesium The easiest way to know if you might be deficient in magnesium Why it’s tough to fix magnesium deficiency with food in the modern world The thousands of reasons that the body needs magnesium: at least 3,751, to be exact! How magnesium is needed for ATP production The richest dietary sources of magnesium Minimum vs optimal intake of magnesium per day Lifestyle factors and drugs that deplete the body of magnesium Understanding vitamin D, sunshine, and magnesium Magnesium and pregnancy and why magnesium is extra helpful Resources We Mention Jigsaw Health MagSRT - Use code wellness10 for a discount Jigsaw Health MagSoothe - Use code wellness10 for a discount Drug Muggers by Suzy Cohen Dminder app