Re: Leg ache

In reference to your leg cramps. I went on the atkins diet and my typeII diabetis actually went into the normal range as advertised. However, one of the negative results from the diet was real bad leg cramps and according to the atkins diet they actually knew that could happen. So to combat that symptom they recommeded the following:

"Atkins has a strong diuretic effect during the first week of Induction. When you lose a large amount of water as you do at the start of any weight-loss program, you also lose electrolytes, which contain the minerals potassium, magnesium and calcium, resulting in leg cramps. To replace these vitanutrients, salt your food to taste and take a mineral supplement that includes calcium, magnesium and potassium."

I actually did that except I did not salt my food (I over looked that)and it really helped.

Hope this helps

Plapointe 5-31-2004
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