10 surprising things muscle spasms reveal about your health

Being parched is a recipe for a spasm. Staying properly hydrated is tricky. When the water level in your body is low, it throws off the electrolyte balance in your body, notes Dr Maier. It often happens to athletes exercising long and hard in hot weather. Water is the number one choice, but if you’re doing high-intensity activity for more than 45 to 60 minutes in the heat, replace lost electrolytes with a sports drink.

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Source: RD.com