Vitamin D works as an anti-inflammatory helps regulate the prostaglandin pathway to decrease prostaglandin activity.
Dietary recommendations to ease cramps include increasing fiber, calcium, and complex carbohydrates, cutting fat, red meat, dairy products, caffeine, salt, and sugar.
vitamin B6 in a complex, magnesium, and fish oil supplements (omega-3 fatty acids) also may help relieve cramps.
vitamin B6 in a complex, magnesium, and fish oil supplements (omega-3 fatty acids) also may help relieve cramps.
Add essential fatty acids — fish oil supplements are ideal for getting the most effective form of omega-3, which is also anti-inflammatory. Or try a small handful of walnuts or a spoonful of freshly ground flaxseed as good sources of omega- 3s. I find evening primrose oil is also effective.
Increase fruits and vegetables — deeply-pigmented vegetables are especially high in fiber, phytonutrients, and anti-inflammatory compounds.
Add other anti-inflammatory herbs and foods — blueberries, ginger, garlic, green tea, turmeric, and oregano are all good choices!
Eliminate or reduce white sugar and “white foods” in general (like white flour products.)
Cut caffeine — either reduce or eliminate altogether!
Take a good multivitamin and mineral formula daily that is rich in B complex vitamins, vitamin E, and calcium/magnesium. Magnesium is a good muscle relaxant.
Stay well hydrated.
Increase fruits and vegetables — deeply-pigmented vegetables are especially high in fiber, phytonutrients, and anti-inflammatory compounds.
Add other anti-inflammatory herbs and foods — blueberries, ginger, garlic, green tea, turmeric, and oregano are all good choices!
Eliminate or reduce white sugar and “white foods” in general (like white flour products.)
Cut caffeine — either reduce or eliminate altogether!
Take a good multivitamin and mineral formula daily that is rich in B complex vitamins, vitamin E, and calcium/magnesium. Magnesium is a good muscle relaxant.
Stay well hydrated.
