Whether you're competing at the highest level or just trying to get a good night sleep, a muscle cramp can ruin your day (or night) at the snap of a finger. We're all too familiar with those 3am calf lockups and it's no fun.

See, pickle juice is pretty special. The acetic acid found in vinegar has been found to be 40% more effective at reducing or eliminating cramps than just water based on studies found online. This is because acetic acid allegedly triggers a neurological reflex that disrupts the cramp, overriding the signals causing the muscles to cramp.