A recent segment on BBC’s Morning Live has shone a spotlight on an unconventional remedy for muscle cramps as Dr Xand discussed the surprising medical effects of drinking tonic water. Appearing alongside hosts Gethin Jones and Michelle Ackerley, Dr Xand detailed various approaches to alleviating the painful condition, which becomes increasingly common with age. According to research, over one-third of those aged over 60 regularly suffer from muscle cramps, a condition that can be both sudden and debilitating.
During the segment, Dr Xand explained the nature of cramps by noting, “Muscle cramps, you can get them in any muscle in your body, typically they affect the muscles in the lower leg a bit more.” He elaborated on the unpredictable occurrence of cramps by adding, “There’s a whole phenomenon called idiopathic muscle cramps. Idiopathic is just the medical word for we don’t know what’s causing it.” These statements highlight the mysterious and sometimes inexplicable nature of cramping, which can affect anyone regardless of their overall health, as reported by Liverpool Echo.
