MUSCLE CRAMPS / WEAKNESS Why do I experience muscle weakness and/or muscle cramps?
Symptoms of muscle weakness and/or muscle cramps, fatigue, or lack of energy may indicate low levels of potassium. (Conversely, inadequate fluid intake, which may cause a slight dehydration, can also cause these symptoms, so be sure to drink at least 80 ounces of water or other calorie-free fluids each day during weight loss process.) Potassium is a mineral that is necessary for all living cells. It helps to maintain proper electrolyte balance in the cells of our body, is essential for proper muscle function, and is instrumental in conducting nerve impulses. While most people get the potassium they need (50-100 meq. daily) from the food they eat, there are occasions when one may need extra potassium. The body’s potassium reserves can become depleted when there is excessive loss of fluid through diarrhea, vomiting, or the use of some diuretics (“water pills”) and laxatives. Similarly, the body can lose potassium any time there is a large flow of urine, as may happen when carbohydrate in
Symptoms of muscle weakness and/or muscle cramps, fatigue, or lack of energy may indicate low levels of potassium. (Conversely, inadequate fluid intake, which may cause a slight dehydration, can also cause these symptoms, so be sure to drink at least 80 ounces of water or other calorie-free fluids each day during weight loss process.) Potassium is a mineral that is necessary for all living cells. It helps to maintain proper electrolyte balance in the cells of our body, is essential for proper muscle function, and is instrumental in conducting nerve impulses. While most people get the potassium they need (50-100 meq. daily) from the food they eat, there are occasions when one may need extra potassium. The body’s potassium reserves can become depleted when there is excessive loss of fluid through diarrhea, vomiting, or the use of some diuretics (“water pills”) and laxatives. Similarly, the body can lose potassium any time there is a large flow of urine, as may happen when carbohydrate in
