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minus-squarepsycho_driver@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up8arrow-down1·3 months agoMagnesium specifically is utilized for muscle relaxation. Potassium is used for muscle contraction.
minus-square🇰 🌀 🇱 🇦 🇳 🇦 🇰 🇮 @pawb.sociallinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up13·3 months agoYes, but cramps can also be caused by a lack of electrolytes and dehydration.
minus-squarePsythik@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up5arrow-down1·3 months agoExactly. I’ve noticed that I don’t have cramps when I drink a lot of coconut water (excellent source of potassium). Like you said, the bottom line is that you need fluids and electrolytes.
minus-squareYawningNostalgia@thelemmy.clubBannedlinkfedilinkarrow-up2·3 months agoCan we please not spread misinformation. Mg=relaxation and K+=contraction is simplistic. Both are needed.
Magnesium specifically is utilized for muscle relaxation. Potassium is used for muscle contraction.
Yes, but cramps can also be caused by a lack of electrolytes and dehydration.
Exactly. I’ve noticed that I don’t have cramps when I drink a lot of coconut water (excellent source of potassium). Like you said, the bottom line is that you need fluids and electrolytes.
Can we please not spread misinformation. Mg=relaxation and K+=contraction is simplistic. Both are needed.