What will help leg cramps? I heard Potassium. What foods have potassium?

Answer 1

bananas!

Answer 2

Bananas and Oranges are high in potassium. If this doesn't help check with your doctor. My doctor prescribed Quinine for me and I have found this to work for me. Quinine is a natural product from the weeping willow tree.

This site has a list of foods high in potassium: http://www.weightlossforall.com/potassium-rich-food.htm

There are dietary supplement potassium pills. Check with your doctor to see what your correct dosage should be.

Answer 3

Eat bananas, lots of fruit and vegetables are also high in potassium. Also there is a homeopathic tablet that can help with leg cramps. I can't remember what it's called, but you can find it at your local nutrition store.

Answer 4

I suffered with leg cramps and potassium did not help. My gynecologist said to always keep Relaids (not Tums)handy and take 3 or 4 occasionally because it is magnesium, women in particular, that is lacking. Fixed me up great.

Answer 5

Bananas
or you can take Vitamins containing Potassium

Answer 6

Bananas

Answer 7

Foods with high sources of potassium include orange juice, potatoes, bananas, avocados, apricots, parsnips and turnips, although many other fruits, vegetables, and meats contain potassium

Answer 8

Bananas

Answer 9

They have a potassium pill! I use to have cramps very badly I finally went to doctor and he gave five white pills after taking them I have never had them again.

Answer 10

i hope that is all there is in problems,some its best to see the Dr ,sometimes its rls witch is different from potassium levels the doc can do simple blood tests to see if you are low.if it wakes you up or wont let you go to sleep it might be restless leg syndrome and they have meds for that.good luck 1st link is for potassium rich foods,the second is for rls

Answer 11

food richest in potassium is canteloupe, 1/2 cup will meet your daily needs. Other potassium rich foods include, raisins, prunes, sweet potatoes, and bananas.