A good alternative is eating mushrooms and seafood which can also provide you with vitamin D. Some people also opt to take supplemental vitamin D either in the form of drops or capsules. Supplemental vitamin D should be taken with a meal since it is a fat soluble vitamin and 1000IU per day is a good starting dose. But again, I would highly recommend you seek individualized advice.
Why Your Legs Cramp At Night (And How to Fix It)
How to Prevent Leg Cramps
In addition to supplementing appropriately for Vitamin D and Magnesium there are a few other simple practices that can help to ward off nightly leg cramps.
Stretching: You can help avoid leg cramps by incorporating simple stretches into your exercise routine which can help invigorate blood flow to your legs. One of the easiest stretches is to find a ledge and rest the ball of your foot on it while your heel is touching the floor. Next, slowly shift your weight towards the ledge like pressing the accelerator of your car. Maintain the position for only a few seconds and then rest for another few seconds. You should feel a good stretch in your leg muscles. Repeat this stretch 6-8 times on each foot. This exercise will stretch out your calves which is the part of the leg where most people experience cramps. Just note that the ledge should not be too high off the ground to avoid unnecessary pressure on the calves. You can easily create this ledge using books.
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