Performance Nutrition Digest

Performance Nutrition Digest

Is cramping caused by muscle damage - not dehydration? 🧐

Plus a key strategy for endurance athletes to reduce risk.

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Tom Coughlin
Aug 17, 2026
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Muscle Cramping in Ultra-Trail: Dehydration and Electrolyte Depletion versus Muscle Damage

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This new study compared hydration status, electrolyte balance, muscle-damage markers, pacing and training background between ultra-trail runner…

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