Does Steak Trigger RLS

[67Waterman]

Another quick question - again, I know I have seen answers before .. but does anyone else find that eating steak for dinner really triggers RLS. And if so, any idea why? Again, big thanks, Sally

[ChrisColumbus]

As far as making RLS worse goes, I'd suggest that it's more a timing issue.

Eating anything that is less easily digested - such as red meat - too late in the day can seemingly exacerbate RLS symptoms. Indeed some advise not eating anything substantial after (say) 7.

I guess it depends on the severity of RLS and the efficiency of one's digestive system.

[67Waterman in reply to ChrisColumbus]

Thank you!

[LotteM]

It may not be the steak itself, but things that accompany it, like sauces.

Personally, I eat plantbased.

[Eryl in reply to LotteM]

Yes, sauces made with sugar or shop bought sauces containg artificial preservative E202

[FLfish in reply to Eryl]

Do store-bought products list this additive on the label?

[Eryl in reply to FLfish]

Yes, they should though it may be referred to as potassium sorbate. It's found in almost every margarine and many 'wet' products like sauces and dips.