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minus-squarepsycho_driver@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up7arrow-down1·8 hours agoMagnesium specifically is utilized for muscle relaxation. Potassium is used for muscle contraction.
minus-squareYawningNostalgia@thelemmy.clublinkfedilinkarrow-up1·3 hours agoCan we please not spread misinformation. Mg=relaxation and K+=contraction is simplistic. Both are needed.
minus-square🇰 🌀 🇱 🇦 🇳 🇦 🇰 🇮 @pawb.sociallinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up12·edit-28 hours agoYes, but cramps can also be caused by a lack of electrolytes and dehydration.
minus-squarePsythik@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up5·5 hours 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.
Magnesium specifically is utilized for muscle relaxation. Potassium is used for muscle contraction.
Can we please not spread misinformation. Mg=relaxation and K+=contraction is simplistic. Both are needed.
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.