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restless legs syndrome
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Restless legs syndrome is described as this vague set of symptoms that people struggle to define. People with this issue get this uncontrollable need to move their legs at night, as well as vague unpleasant sensations, that can affect their night of sleep. This creates a problem because the next day, they are less productive at work. It affects them socially because they don’t have the energy to go out. It affects them healthwise because they don’t have the energy to exercise. So what do you do?†
The chief symptom of restless legs syndrome is the need to move your legs. The weird sensations typically begin after you’ve been lying down or sitting for an extended period of time. You get rid of the sensation by moving, stretching or jiggling your legs.The symptoms generally occur at night. They can also be accompanied by aching, itching, throbbing or pins and needles.†
It’s estimated that up to 7 to 10% of the US population has restless legs syndrome. Women frequently have it more often than men. It can begin at any age, but the symptoms typically become more common, frequent and long-lasting as you grow older.†
There are different causes and risk factors for restless legs syndrome. For instance, there is a genetic component to this issue. You can inherit it from your parents. Sometimes, it is related to drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes or consuming too much caffeine. Diabetes can also put you at risk because it causes inflammation.†
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One thing you can do if you have restless legs syndrome is have your doctor do an iron profile. Iron is involved with dopamine. These two nutrients are important for a part of the brain that is involved with muscle health. If you have a problem with iron, this can affect your muscles. Iron supplements can really help with this issue.†
Alcar with ALA can also be beneficial. Both of these nutrients are naturally found in your brain, muscles and heart. Alcar and ALA can both help with nerve issues, so if a nerve problem is one of the factors leading to restless legs syndrome, try the Alcar with ALA.†
Folate is another nutrient that can help. All of our multivitamin formulations contain the active form of folate. When you have low folate levels, you are more likely to develop restless legs syndrome.†
The minerals magnesium and potassium are other things that can help. They’re involved with nerve excitability within the brain and the peripheral nervous system. This is the part of the nervous system that affects your muscles directly. Magnesium and potassium help to support the excitability of your neurons, as well as your blood flow. If you’re low in these minerals, you can begin to develop muscle cramps or restless legs syndrome.†
In this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. discusses the phenomenon of restless legs syndrome. He explains various factors that may contribute to this issue and also offers recommendations for nutrients that can help.†
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Minerals are so essential to good health, energy, and longevity and almost all people are low in at least one mineral. Potassium is one of those minerals that most people in the U.S. are truly low in. And it is extremely important for blood pressure control and for the body’s acid/base balance such as in being alkaline or conversely the Keto diet. Yet research is lacking especially in reference to the effects of many minerals on blood pressure.
We do know that salt, which is made out of the minerals sodium and chloride can raise blood pressure and we usually get far too much salt. However, what’s rarely discussed is the effects of the minerals Potassium and Magnesium on blood pressure control. They both help lower it, with potassium being more effective.
98% of Americans are deficient in Potassium.
-Jerry Hickey, Ph.
What is an Electrolyte and its function?
Potassium is in your sports drink because it is an electrolyte used for energy. Simply put, an electrolyte is a mineral that when mixed in water gives an electrical charge and this is a major way that our body conducts business physiologically. Other important electrolytes are sodium, chloride, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate, and phosphate.
Sodium is the major electrolyte in body fluids outside of our cells and potassium is the major electrolyte within our cells. So these two electrolytes, sodium and potassium, interact to balance our body fluids to prevent dehydration or to prevent fluid-related swelling which is called edema. This fluid balance is important for muscle and nerve function. Nerves and muscles are considered to be electric tissues of our body. For instance the electrolytes sodium, potassium, and calcium move in and out of cells and fluids through structures called ion channels that allow your muscles to contract. So, lacking any one of these three minerals leads to muscle weakness or muscle cramps.
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Sodium and potassium also interact to control our blood pressure.
Studies on Potassium and Blood Pressure
Three different meta-analysis’ from Europe says there is a significant association between potassium intake and lower blood pressure. European authorities go on to say, “European and American professional associations recommend to increase dietary intakes of potassium for the prevention and management of hypertension.”
The British Medical Journal (BMJ) reports cutting down on salt and increasing levels of potassium will have major health and cost benefits across the world – saving millions from heart attack and stroke. The number one cause of a stroke is high blood pressure. Modest salt reduction was studied in 34 clinical trials and researchers found after 4 weeks, blood pressure was lowered. This was seen in both men and women and in all races of participants in the study. Across the board, reducing blood pressure can prevent the risk of heart disease.
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Lifestyle Changes Needed
If you are chronically stressed, you will not see a huge change in your blood pressure. Stress has a direct impact on this condition. You must be sure to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. This is critical – whether you are taking supplements or on medications, you must be sure to be eating antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables.
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