Drinking electrolytes helps prevent muscle cramp (IMAGE) Edith Cowan University Caption Drinking electrolytes helps prevent muscle cramp Credit Photo by Nigel Msipa on Unsplash Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.