[header] How to get rid of muscle cramps with minerals [title] Add sodium to your diet. [step] Sodium plays an important role in preventing or treating muscle cramps. That's because sodium helps regulate the body's muscle contraction and relaxation. 
[substeps] While sodium is an important part of your diet, too much sodium can cause high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and congestive heart failure. Medical professionals typically recommend keeping your daily sodium intake under 2 , 300 mg each day, or 1 , 500 mg for individuals over age 50.