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Becosule capsule & vitamin c supplement
Hello Dr,
I take becosule capsule and vitamin c chewable tablet limcee together once every 2-3 days.
I have noticed that whenever I take this, I get leg cramps for next 1 day.
Is it incidental or are they related to leg cramps.
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please ask physician or nutritionist for the same that why r u taking supplements, who prescribed n all
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Healthy afternoon,
There is possible cause of leg cramps
Dehydration:
Both vitamin B6 and vitamin c can increase the need for water in your body.dehydration might contribute to muscle cramps
Electrolytes imbalance:
Taking certain supplements like vitamin C and B might increase your body’s need for key electrolytes like magnesium, potassium and calcium if not getting enough of these minerals, leg cramps occur
Too much vitamin C
High dose can sometimes lead to digestive issues or an imbalance in other nutrients, which might indirectly lead to cramps.
Overexertion or physical activity:
More than usual or have changed your physical activity, muscle fatigue could contribute to cramps, regardless of supplements.
How to prevent leg cramps:
Stay hydrated
Ensure electrolytes balances
Adjust your supplements dosage
Stretching and muscle relaxation
Take magnesium supplements
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While taking becosule and vitamin C should not cause leg cramps, there are few things to consider- hydration, electrolytes balanced, adjusting other vitamins
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Good evening,
Kindly mention the dose you are having. Over dose can cause cramps.
Kindly contact personally.
Thank you
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It normally shouldn’t. Can you take half the dosage of Vitamin C tablet? How is your water intake?
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It is incidental
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Ms. Isha Rani
Dietitian/Nutritionist
7 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Do your vitamin D test for leg cramps
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After reports consult for diet
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
No not due to these vitamins maybe you are not adding vitamin d supplement that is causing this problem
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
16 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls consult doctor for that.
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