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Can Potassium Deficiency cause (chronic) Insomnia?
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I was having trouble with lower leg and foot cramps lately and read that potassium deficiency can contribute to that. I also noted that the article said that people who have sodium restricted diets, because of pre-hypertension or hypertension, sometimes have potassium deficiency. I also checked out the list of foods high in potassium and realized that I don't hardly eat any of these foods anymore. The article also mentioned that potassium deficiency may be a cause of arthritis, and I think I may have a touch of it in my neck. The article also said that low potassium levels could contribute to heart problems too, and lately I have felt like my heart is feeling funny or beating oddly. I have had (chronic) insomnia for 3 years now. Could low potassium levels be a cause?  Magnesium is what you probably want to supplement. Potassium can easily be assimilated in large amounts by eating foods like bananas, dried apricots, tomatoes, potatoes, chicken and pretty much all vegetables. Magnesium is the mineral that is sorely lacking in most diets and (lack of) it can cause leg cramps, eleated BP, irritabilty and insomnia. It relaxes the nervous system and the body, and balances your electrolytes. A decent supplement is Natural Calm. But, expect some poopage...magnesium is also a natural laxtive 
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