Just Ask Terry

Terry is happy to provide his opinion on diet and nutrition, supplements and lifestyle choices. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your physician and is not to be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you have any concerns please contact your physician directly.

Q. Hi Terry, “I am having a lot of leg cramps, particularly at night or early morning. I have heard that potassium is good for this. I am trying to eat a banana now every day! But, could I take a daily potassium supplement? Do you think that would be a good idea? Thank you so much.” — Ken O., San Diego, CA A. Dear Ken, I would suggest a slightly different approach in dealing with your leg cramps. Instead of potassium, I recommend that you try a combination formula that contains calcium, magnesium, vitamin D-3, K-1 and K-2, silicon, boron, zinc, copper and manganese complimented with a probiotic (the “good bacteria” that helps us absorb nutrients) such as Bacillus coagulans. This combination of ingredients provides outstanding overall support of bone and muscle health. I recommend taking 2 tablets of this combination twice daily. I would also suggest taking the bioactive form of vitamin B6 called pyridoxal-5-phosphate (often called P-5-P). P-5-P plays an essential role in nerve conductivity and nervous system health. For optimal benefit, P-5-P should be blended with high quality magnesium, which helps to activate many of P-5-P’s enzymatic activities in the body. Make sure the magnesium is in the glycinate form, because it is much less likely to cause loose stools, and delivers a good dose of magnesium to help with muscle relaxation and resistance to nerve excitability. I recommend taking one or two capsules of this P-5-P/Magnesium formula twice daily. Healthy Regards! Terry . . . Naturally