For years, athletes insisted that a surprisingly ordinary kitchen staple could stop painful muscle cramps remarkably quickly. Some coaches dismissed the idea as another sports myth, but when researchers investigated, they discovered there might actually be an interesting explanation behind it.
The unlikely remedy is pickle juice.
Sour, salty, and usually left behind after the pickles are gone, pickle brine has become popular among runners, cyclists, football players, and other athletes dealing with sudden exercise-associated muscle cramps. Some people report that drinking only a small amount can provide relief surprisingly fast…. Continue Reading ⬇️
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