I have a question about this episode Gary Brecka Answers Your Top Questions: Hormones, Cholesterol, & More! | The Ultimate Human | Ep. 98 and this Leg Cramps Explained What other nutrients help with leg cramps?

Gary Brecka emphasizes the importance of minerals in addressing issues like leg cramps, due to widespread mineral deficiencies in our diets caused by soil depletion. He particularly highlights magnesium as a critical mineral for maintaining health. Magnesium is needed to neutralize acidity and inflammation in the body, which is crucial for avoiding cramps and maintaining muscle function. In the body, if minerals are not sufficiently obtained from diet, it compensates by drawing calcium and magnesium from bones and muscles, potentially worsening cramps. Ensuring a diet rich in leafy greens and plant-based foods can help supply these essential nutrients 1.

In addition to magnesium, other nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids and naturally folate-rich foods, like leafy greens, legumes, nuts, and seeds, play a role in supporting overall muscle and nerve function, which can further help prevent leg cramps 2.