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This episode is all about cramping.
We don't fully understand cramping, but there seem to be two primary causes.
Here are 6 strategies to help manage and improve cramping.
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Studies and Articles Mentioned
Article on Discovery Magazine about how electrolytes "don't work": https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/what-do-electrolyte-supplements-really-do-for-athletes-not-a-whole-lot-study
Magnesium: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22972143/
Long Muscle Cramping Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6901412/
Longer (I'd argue better) podcast on this topic: https://www.scienceofultra.com/podcasts/115
The guide mentioned in Question Corner:
Meal Guide for Ultra Runners
