Sudden and involuntary contraction of leg muscles are referred to as leg cramps and there are several reasons for a person to suffer from this condition.

Tonic water for leg cramps

works effectively in treating this condition. Leg cramps can be caused due to lack of magnesium or calcium or due to mineral deficiency. Restless leg syndrome, intake of certain medications, muscle fatigue and strenuous physical activities are a few other causes of this condition. Tonic water consists of quinine an important ingredient for treating leg cramps. Read on to know more about its benefits.

How Does it Work?

• Products which contain quinine were banned earlier by the FDA, as direct intake of these products may cause certain health complications like low platelet count, disturbance in heart rhythm and hypersensitivity.
• Usage of quinine regularly may lead to side effects like headaches, vision problems, dizziness, problem in ear and nausea.
• Many people started using
  

  tonic water for leg cramps

  since quinine products were not available to relieve leg cramps.

• Drinking tonic water everyday will help in overcoming the problem of leg cramps.
• Benefits of tonic water are same as that of quinine as it consists of a few contents of quinine that help in reducing leg cramps.
• Quinine components present in the tonic water may not cause any kind of health hazard mentioned above as it is present in moderate amounts.
• Tonic water may not have any side effects and may show effective results in treating leg cramps.
• This water has one drawback and that it contains very little amounts of quinine in it. It may contain only 20 mg of quinine in 8 ounces of water which is very less sometimes for treating foot cramps effectively.
• However, excess intake of tonic water may also lead to nausea, headaches and dizziness.

Other Ways to Prevent Cramps

Tonic water for leg cramps

can also be taken along with grape juice for better results. Grape seeds extracts have the properties of relieving pain and when grape juice is combined with tonic water it works wonders in healing cramps and its symptoms as well. You can also avoid leg cramps without the usage of tonic water as well. You can keep yourself hydrated by drinking juices and lots of water and fluids everyday. Massaging your legs and hot water shower will also help in providing relief from cramps.