I get leg cramps and someone told me it was because I have no potassium in my diet. They said to eat pretzels or bananas, but I cannot on low carb. I was wondering what other foods are rich in Potassium but also low in carbs or have no carbs at all
Thanks,
Scott

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Spinach is high in potassium. I take potassium supplements each day for leg cramps, as well as calcium.

There's a useful site here which lists other foods high in potassium.

Hope this helps.

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April

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Thanks April - It does help. Can you tell me what the maximum amount of Potassium and Calcium I should take in one day? How many milligrams I mean, I dont want to get the wrong thing
Scott

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This site explicates how much potassium to take.

And this site talks about how much calcium to take.

I buy calcium and potassium -- generic form -- at my local Sam's Club or Kroger's -- whichever one happens to be on sale at the time. When I get home, I'll look and see in what increments I take each. I can't recall at the moment because my coffee hasn't kicked in yet here at work.

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April

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WOw thanks so much for all of this information.

I really appreciate it

Scott

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You're welcome.

PS: There's a great thread here about supplements and what people here on these boards are taking each day, including me.

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April

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The one site says to take 2000 milligrams of potassium a day - What happens if I eat foods that are high in potassium, do I still take 2000 milligrams or do I take less?
Scott

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You may wanna discuss that with your doctor but, personally, I take less -- 90mg -- because I do eat foods high in potassium.

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April

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and what is the average amount for Calcium?
I eat a lot of leavy veggies including spinach, salad, and I also eat a lot of beef and chicken which have potassium in them too....

What does the vitamin E do for you?

Thanks

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About Vitamin E

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April

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Thank you again

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Scott, I used to be bothered by night leg cramps. Once I started taking a calcium supplement of 1,000 mg a day, the leg cramps went away.

Henry

Isnt 1000mg a lot? Do you eat foods that have calcium in them too?

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I do try to eat food with calcium as well. However, a 1,000 mg supplement is not a lot. That amount basically ensures that I get the recommended minimum daily amount.

I thought from reading a few sites that 1000 was high, but I guess it isnt
Scott

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