What does eating mustard have to do with stopping muscle cramps during a run? Does it even work?
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Eating a packet of mustard is suggested as a way to stop muscle cramps during runs or at night. The method is presented as an alternative to bananas or sports drinks. Questions remain about how it works and which variety is most effective.
A packet of mustard might be the unlikely answer to painful muscle cramps during a run or even in the middle of the night. But how does it work, which type is best, and can it replace sports drinks and bananas?