Fermented foods

Pickles and kimchi, for example, are abundant in salt and other minerals that may help prevent muscular cramps. Interestingly, some studies suggest that drinking pickle juice may assist athletes to avoid electrically generated muscular cramps. In a study of male athletes, consuming tiny volumes of pickle juice squeezed from entire pickles decreased the length of electrically-induced muscular cramps by 49.1 seconds when compared to drinking plain water or no fluids at all.

Pickles, like other fermented foods like kimchi and sauerkraut, are high in electrolytes like salt and maybe a suitable choice for individuals who suffer from muscular cramps on a regular basis. However, further study is required before fermented foods and drinks may be advised as a cure for muscular cramps.