Is It True That Pickle Juice Can Ease Muscle Cramps?

Muscle cramps frustrate 80% of triathletes and 50% of football players during practice or games.

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Previously, electrolyte deficits including sodium, potassium, and magnesium and dehydration were blamed.

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Many athletes use electrolyte-rich pickle juice for muscle cramps.

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The 2022 American Journal of Gastroenterology study focused on liver-damaged people with incapacitating muscle spasms.

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When cramps developed, 70% of trial participants who drank pickle juice experienced relief, compared to 40% who drank water.

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More athletes and fitness enthusiasts are using pickle juice to treat cramps. So why pickles?

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Pickle juice has several ingredients that may help relieve cramps:

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