If you suffer from that creeping feeling in your legs that gives you the irresistible urge to move them, then you are well aware of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). It's been thought to be a neurological condition, but recent research suggests that it's caused by a common gene variation.
However, some people's RLS troubles are merely the result of nutrient deficiencies -- specifically iron, folate and magnesium. A doctor can run a blood test to determine if you're low on any of these nutrients. If your iron levels are less than 50 mcg/l, iron supplementation may ease RSL.
Testing for magnesium isn't always very accurate, according to Dr. Nan Kathryn Fuchs, author of Women's Health Letter. Stress is the culprit for magnesium deficiency, she claims, adding that she usually tries supplementing her patients with magnesium before trying anything else.
While RLS mostly strikes middle-aged people, a person of any age can suffer with it. Reducing or eliminating caffeine may also help to ease the annoyance as well as getting enough sleep, massaging your legs, and avoiding alcohol and tobacco.
Sources:
www.womenhealthletter.com
www.rls.org
www.webmd.com
www.mothernature.com
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