Doctors admit 'we've been treating restless leg syndrome WRONG' - and this simple 40p-a-day supplement could provide relief for millions
A simple 40p supplement could offer relief from restless leg syndrome, a common but debilitating condition that affects millions, say leading experts.
The condition, which hits up to one in ten people, causes an unpleasant 'crawling' sensation in the legs — usually at night — along with an almost irresistible urge to move them.
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