""Mustard is really good for cramps," Draisaitl explained to EurosportDE in German, and translated by Google Translate. "When I get cramps, it's practically the only thing that works best for me, in my opinion. And every now and then, when I feel like I might get one, I'm a bit proactive and eat a spoonful of mustard." "So you've been doing that for a while now, and quite often," the host said. "So you'd recommend mustard to me, too?" "I probably don't get cramps as often as you do, but when I do, I reach for some mustard," Draisaitl replied."
"According to the People's Pharmacy and Peloton, mustard can help some people with muscle cramps by triggering a neural reflex in the mouth and throat. Compounds in mustard, such as vinegar and mustard oils, stimulate TRP (transient receptor potential) channels in the throat, which then, in turn, send a signal that interrupts hyperactive nerve signals causing the cramp. Pickle juice can also be effective for similar reasons."
Players at the 2026 Winter Olympics brought a variety of foods and drinks onto team benches in addition to standard sports beverages. Leon Draisaitl kept mustard packets on the bench and reported eating spoonfuls to relieve muscle cramps. Mustard compounds such as vinegar and mustard oils can stimulate TRP channels in the throat, triggering a neural reflex that may interrupt hyperactive nerve signals and stop cramps; pickle juice can have similar effects. The United States women's hockey team stored GoGo SqueeZ applesauce packets in water bottle holders behind the bench for easy access during games.
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