Does taking magnesium for restless leg syndrome work? We’ve spoken to experts to find out
Restless leg syndrome is a condition that’s disruptive to sleep and causes frustration and discomfort in those who experience its symptoms. Early research suggests taking magnesium for restless leg syndrome may help to relieve some of this discomfort because it helps with muscle relaxation and nerve health.
What is restless leg syndrome? Restless leg syndrome is a condition that affects 5% to 10% of adults, according to the National Library of Medicine . Symptoms include an itching, burning or creeping sensation in the feet and lower legs that causes the urge to move or twitch to get rid of the feeling. It happens when those with the condition are still for too long, such as when they attempt to sleep or on long journeys.
Dr. Deborah LeeHaving worked for many years in the NHS, initially as a GP, and then as Lead Clinician for an integrated Community Sexual Health Service, Dr Deborah Lee now works as a health and medical writer, with an emphasis on women’s health. She is a menopause specialist. Lee explains that RLS is more likely to affect certain groups. “It most commonly begins in people aged 40-50,” she says. “The diagnosis is most often made in those aged over 65, but it can occur in children. It is a chronic condition that tends to worsen with age and 60% of sufferers have a positive family history suggesting an underlying genetic predisposition. RLS is more common in pregnant women and in those on haemodialysis for kidney failure.
“People with RLS can also try to focus on incorporating more magnesium rich foods into their diet, by adding in more dark leafy greens into meals or consuming more whole grains like brown rice, whole wheat breads and whole wheat pasta, and using more lentils or beans when cooking instead of meat. Also try to sprinkle more nuts like almonds and pumpkin seeds onto your food.”
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