What does eating mustard have to do with stopping muscle cramps during a run? Does it even work?

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?

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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?

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