Can to much Vitamin D cause leg cramps?

Answer 1

Yes though its more likely a side effect of an electrolyte imbalance. Too much vitamin d without a proper amount of other nutrients can throw off that balance. Either reduce your vitamin d intake or increase your magnesium intake.

However, leg cramps are more often caused by lack of potassium, or too high a salt intake (too much salt reduces potassium in your system).

Potassium is a major component in muscle health. Salt counters potassium's effects.

Also a balanced amount of water intake is important. Too little water and nutrients are not as easily dispersed in your body. Too much water and you are washing out nutrients before they can be used.

Either extreme (too much water or too little water) can lead to muscle cramps and headaches.

A banana a day (or another fruit high in potassium) is often helpful.

Also some fruits like pineapple are known to have enzymes (specifically bromelain) that help with muscle cramps.

Bromelain is an effective anti-inflammatory that works by breaking down fibrin, a blood-clotting protein that can impede good circulation and prevent tissues from draining properly. When inflammation is reduced, blood can move more easily to a traumatized area, alleviate pain, and help healing.

Overall, it is generally easier to balance nutrient intakes by eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, because they include a natural balance of them to begin with. It is very easy to throw off your balance by taking supplements because they may carry too high a concentration of one nutrient and not enough of another.

Throwing off the balance of electrolytes leads to muscle cramps, headaches and unexplained phantom pains. Luckily it is fairly easy to normalize your intake by eating a healthy well balanced variety.

If you cannot correct the problem through a healthy diet within a couple of days, you should consult a doctor as you may have a disorder that prevents you from metabolizing certain vitamins, in which case they can recommend which supplements you need to be on.

Note: I do not recommend taking supplements or vitamin pills without specifically being told by a doctor that you need them, its too easy to overdose and throw off your balance with them unless you are taking it for a prescribed reason.