O.R.S Hydration Tablets Blackcurrant 12s

O.R.S Hydration Tablets Blackcurrant 12s are formulated to follow World Health Organisation oral rehydration solution guidelines. The mix of electrolytes combined with a low-calorie dose of glucose (17.2 kcal) is not only proven to be the fastest way to restore a healthy level of hydration, it also keeps you hydrated for longer than water alone.

Product Features:

Formulated By Pharmacists

Formulated by pharmacists to World Health Organisation hydration standards

Three tasty flavours

Available in three tasty flavours (Lemon, Strawberry and Blackcurrant)

Drop. Dissolve. Drink

Drop, dissolve and drink normal drinking water

Suitable For Adults & Kids

Suitable for adults and kids, vegan friendly, gluten-free, lactose-free and no artificial preservatives

What Causes Leg Cramp?

Causes

Currently, not all the causes for leg cramps are known, yet as science develops, more causes are being discovered. Here are a few causes of leg cramp that are commonly known:

Firstly, if there is a lack of blood flow in a particular part of the body, cramp can be a sign of this: this is quite common in your legs when exercising. During exercise, more blood is needed to be pumped and circulated around the body. If the blood cannot get to the places it needs to in time, and in the right quantity, then the result of this can often be cramp. Once you stop exercising, cramps related to this cause will soon go away as regular blood flow returns.

Secondly, nerve compression within your spine can, unknowingly, put extra pressure on your body while walking. This can be referred to as a trapped nerve, meaning that something has caused direct pressure on a nerve, normally due to a disc slippage in your back. This force puts more pressure on your legs when walking, making leg cramp more likely.

A cause that can be avoided more easily than these is cramp due to mineral depletion. This is when you have too few electrolytes in your diet. Electrolytes are minerals, including; calcium, potassium, magnesium and sodium. Electrolytes are needed for regulating nerve and muscle functions, so if you’re running low on electrolytes, you are more susceptible to muscle problems such as leg cramp.

Factors that make you more susceptible to Leg Cramp

There are reasons why some people are more susceptible to leg cramp than others:

Age: As you get older, your muscle mass starts to become smaller. This means that the muscle that is left must work harder, and it can become overstressed more quickly than before, as a result, leg cramp can occur more quickly.

Dehydration: Generally the more dehydrated you are, the more likely leg cramp will occur, especially if you are exercising in some form or another.

Pregnancy: Cramps become a lot more common when you are pregnant, usually in the later stages of pregnancy. This is typically due to there being more pressure on blood vessels, restricting circulation.

Medical conditions: Conditions such as diabetes, liver damage or thyroid disorders can bring with them a much higher chance of leg cramp. This is because they contribute to irregular distribution of bodily fluids.

Medication: Also if you are taking diuretics such as; medication for those with high blood pressure, then you will be depleting your levels of electrolytes more quickly, leading to a greater chance of cramping.