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Magnesium is considered safe for most people to take. This is especially true for oral supplements and magnesium that’s obtained through food. Restless leg syndrome is a common condition that can be difficult to live with. There are many treatments available, but one popular option is using a magnesium spray. Early research suggests that certain cases of restless leg syndrome may be caused by a magnesium deficiency, and that magnesium supplements can reduce RLS symptoms. Magnesium is sometimes used as a natural or alternative remedy for RLS, especially when a deficiency is thought to contribute to the condition.The first solution I found was potassium—if I ate like 5 bananas a day, or 24+ oz of coconut water, it seemed to control it to some degree. But 1) I’m not a fan of bananas and 2) the coconut water gets expensive FAST. And, since it didn’t work 100%, I got pretty frustrated. After speaking with an uncle who had severe chronic restless legs, this is what he said after using this oil spray: It’s worked better than any medication I have been prescribed in the past to treat restless legs. RLS was first described in 1945 by a Swedish nerve specialist Karl Axel Ekbom and is thought to be linked to Dopamine (the brain’s “reward” chemical) imbalance in the brain.

And magnesium citrate has the Evopure seal of approval- it’s one of the two forms of magnesium in our ( Reader’s Digest number one rated !) magnesium sleep blend . Magnesium L-threonateMSM aids in magnesium absorption and supports healthy joints, muscles, hair, and skin, inflammation relief and cellular detoxification. Roxana Ehsani is a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and a National Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise from Virginia Tech and a Masters of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Pittsburgh and completed her dietetic internship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. And they will tell you that there is no cure, but nonetheless, immediately prescribe you one of the (usually) useless “RLS medications”: