What is the ingredient in pickle juice that makes cramps go away so fast? I woke up with cramps in both legs last night and thought I was going to have to call 911. We had just enough juice left to do the trick. If I knew what the ingredient is I can make up something. We don't eat enough pickles to have any handy most of the time.
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i think its just the salt content. they do make a commercial type "pickle juice" that comes with more electrolytes and stuff in it. made just for cramps. its not as strong as straight pickle juice. doesnt taste real good. we get it and take it track meets for our track kids on hot days. heck one place we went actually had pickle juice popcicles. they sold like hot cakes.
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Potassium deficiency can also cause painful cramps - oranges, bananas I'm sure there's more I had to go to the hospital with my neck in a locked position from the muscles cramping and a potassium shot cured it instantly - they said it's harder on the brain to do the shot and better if I eat more of these
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Used to have the same issue. I started taking a potassium supplement every morning and again every evening (2 each 99mg. capsules), and my cramps went away completely... Some good foods for potassium obviously helps too such as bananas and spinach and such.
This seems to be especially helpful for those who may be on a diet to limit salt intake (sodium)...
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