Some research suggests certain nutritional deficiencies may contribute to more frequent muscle cramps. As a result, it may be helpful to eat a nutrient-dense diet with healthy amounts of the following vitamins:3,4,5
Potassium (bananas, oranges, cooked spinach, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, peas, zucchini, and dark leafy greens) Sodium (eafood, vegetable juice, canned vegetables, cottage cheese, and tomato sauce) Magnesium (whole grains, dark, leafy green vegetables, and dried beans, legumes, and nuts) Vitamin D (salmon, tuna, swordfish, sardines, and dairy and juice fortified with vitamin D) B vitamins (seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products, leafy greens, and fortified cereal)