N-Cramp Antispasmodic

Do you feel a cramp coming on in the middle of a race? N-CRAMP is a liquid dietary supplement developed by FANTÉ for athletes looking for a practical, on-demand option during training and endurance competitions.

Its formula combines organic apple cider vinegar and organic apple dry extract, providing 200 mg of acetic acid per 10 ml ampoule. It has a sharp, intense flavor profile and comes in a format you can carry in your jersey pocket, running belt, or trail running backpack.

Unlike supplements that are taken on a regular schedule, N-CRAMP is designed for use at specific moments during exercise, especially when you first feel the early signs of a possible cramp.

This avoids the intake of carbohydrates and minerals that normally occurs when you take an anti-cramping supplement. This way, your specific nutrition plan remains intact and is not disrupted at any point.

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It is easy to use: shake, open, hold the contents in your mouth for approximately 30 seconds, and spit it out. A simple protocol to remember even when you are competing.

1. SHAKE. Shake the ampoule before opening.

2. RINSE FOR 30 SECONDS. Put the contents of one ampoule (10 ml) in your mouth and rinse your mouth for approximately 30 seconds.

3. SPIT IT OUT. Once you have finished rinsing, spit out the contents to avoid any digestive issues that normally occur with antispasmodics on the market.

Recommended daily dose: 1 10 ml ampoule per cramp.

N-CRAMP is designed for use during exercise, especially when the athlete feels the first sensations associated with a possible cramp.

It is not a substitute for a proper hydration, nutrition, and exertion management strategy.

What does science say about muscle cramps?

Muscle cramps during exercise are involuntary and painful contractions that can occur during endurance training and competitions, especially as fatigue increases.

For years, they have been primarily linked to dehydration and electrolyte loss. However, scientific research has shown that their origin is more complex and that fatigue and neuromuscular control alterations may also play an important role.

This is why understanding cramps requires looking beyond mineral salt replacement.

Why are acidic solutions being studied?

One line of research examines the possible link between intense sensory stimuli in the mouth and the neuromuscular response.

Vinegar contains acetic acid, which is responsible for part of its characteristic sour taste. This type of stimulus can activate sensory receptors in the oral cavity and throat.

Some researchers have suggested that this stimulation could trigger nerve responses capable of influencing muscle activity. This is a scientific hypothesis that still requires further research.

What have studies observed?

In a study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise in 2010, Miller and colleagues analyzed the effect of pickle juice on experimentally induced cramps.

The researchers observed that, under the conditions of the trial, the duration of the cramp was approximately 49 seconds shorter after consuming that solution compared to drinking water.

Changes in blood fluids and electrolytes did not explain the observed difference, so the authors proposed a possible neural mechanism related to stimulation of the mouth and throat.

Therefore, these results allow us to estimate that N-CRAMP produces the same effect, as it contains the acetic acid recommended by scientific studies, and we have also achieved a flavor that does not cause the athlete to reject consuming it. This is very important when dealing with a muscle cramp.

Why keep N-CRAMP in the mouth for 30 seconds?

N-CRAMP contains organic apple cider vinegar and organic apple dry extract, with a contribution of 200 mg of acetic acid per 10 ml ampoule.

Its formulation provides an intense acidic stimulus. The usage protocol involves keeping the contents in the mouth for approximately 30 seconds before finishing its administration.

This time is part of the product's instructions for use; remember that if you are very prone to cramps, the best option is to consume and rinse two doses at once.

The possible role of oral stimuli in cramps is still being studied and does not replace measures such as effort control, training, individualized hydration, or stretching when a cramp occurs.

Scientific studies on muscle cramps

1. Miller et al. (2010) — Reflex inhibition of electrically induced muscle cramps in hypohydrated humans

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.

Experimental research that observed a shorter duration of induced cramps after ingesting pickle juice compared to water. The authors proposed a possible neurological explanation.

2. Schwellnus (2009) — Cause of exercise associated muscle cramps: altered neuromuscular control, dehydration or electrolyte depletion?

British Journal of Sports Medicine.

A review that analyzed the main theories on the origin of exercise-associated cramps and highlighted the relevance of neuromuscular control alterations.

3. Miller et al. (2022) — An Evidence-Based Review of the Pathophysiology, Treatment, and Prevention of Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps

Journal of Athletic Training.

A scientific review on the causes, treatment, and prevention of cramps. It examines, among other aspects, the hypothesis of sensory receptor stimulation using substances such as vinegar.

Discover more about muscle cramps

At FANTÉ, we want you to understand what happens during exertion and what science is researching about cramps.

We have prepared a specific page where you can find more information about muscle cramps, their possible causes, and the different strategies being studied in sports nutrition.

Discover our guide on anti-cramps