NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is more than just a nighttime annoyance—it’s a neurological condition that disrupts sleep, mood, and quality of life. Many people seek simple, natural relief, and a common question we hear is: “Do bananas help with Restless Leg Syndrome?”
At Patients Medical in New York City, we approach RLS through the lens of functional and integrative medicine—addressing nutritional deficiencies, neurological triggers, and lifestyle imbalances. Yes, bananas might play a small role—but true relief comes from treating the root causes.
Restless Leg Syndrome is a neurological sensorimotor disorder marked by an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, often accompanied by uncomfortable sensations like tingling, crawling, or burning. These symptoms typically:
Left untreated, RLS can lead to insomnia, fatigue, anxiety, and even depression.
Bananas contain magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6—all of which support nerve and muscle function. Some people with RLS benefit from increased magnesium and potassium, especially if they have a deficiency.
While bananas alone won’t cure RLS, they can be part of a holistic nutrition plan to reduce symptoms, especially when combined with other integrative strategies.
underlying imbalances, such as:
We use cutting-edge labs to pinpoint your RLS triggers:
Recommended dopamine agonists, but she preferred a natural route.
Our testing revealed:
Her custom plan included:
Within six weeks, Asha reported improved sleep and 90% reduction in leg discomfort—no medications needed.
They may help mildly, due to their magnesium and potassium content. However, a full nutritional and functional evaluation is best.
Iron, magnesium, potassium, B12, and folate are the most common. Functional testing helps us identify these.
Not always. Many patients improve dramatically with natural therapies and never require long-term medication.
Magnesium glycinate or citrate—easily absorbed and gentle on the stomach.
Processed foods, sugar, caffeine, and alcohol can worsen symptoms. We personalize dietary guidance.
Yes. Inflammation, leaky gut, and poor nutrient absorption can contribute to neurological issues like RLS.
Absolutely. Stress dysregulates dopamine and cortisol—both linked to RLS severity.
Most patients see improvements in 4–8 weeks with the right integrative plan.
There can be a genetic component, but environment, nutrition, and lifestyle play a bigger role.
Yes. We offer telehealth services for patients nationwide.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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