* Complementary proteins are two or more incomplete protein sources, which together provide adequate amounts of all essential amino acids and adequate total protein. It is true that many vegetable sources of protein are not complete, and need to be complemented by other protein sources. A complete protein provides all essential amino acids and sufficient total protein. * An incomplete protein is either low in one or more essential amino acids, or low in total protein. There are eight essential amino acids, and several semi-essential amino acids. But Iâll simply it for you.
Muscle spasms and cramps. Cramps are caused by muscle spasms - involuntary contractions of one or more muscles. They can be painful but are usually harmless. They come on without warning and almost everyone will experience them at one time or another.
If muscle cramping becomes chronic, all of these factors need to be screened for and, if present, addressed. Diuretic medications can worsen muscle cramps and spasms because of their tendency to deplete the body of essential minerals, particularly potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and may create worse muscle spasms.