Causes and Triggers of Restless Legs Syndrome

Sugar

In efforts to limit evening bouts of RLS, some people have found that it helps to limit the amount of refined sugar they eat during the day. High sugar intake has been linked to a host of other health conditions, such as an increased risk of diabetes, obesity and heart disease.

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Review Date: 
November 21, 2013

Last Updated:
July 1, 2014