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Which is better, potassium or sodium?
When sore muscles are involved, is potassium or sodium better to take?
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- AuntKatieLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Actually a small study showed that caffeine consumed after a workout can reduce the incidence and degree of muscle soreness. The amount that was effective in this study was equivalent to two cups of caffeinated coffee.
http://www.ehow.com/how_4434872_treat-sore-muscles...
A muscle cramp, sometimes called a "charley horse," is a common cramp due to dehydration, or lack of potassium, sodium, calcium or magnesium. I am not sure that taking any of these supplements at the time would help, but better to make sure you are getting enough of each of them.