Sodium Bicarbonate or Sodium Citrate can be helpful for low sodium-related muscle cramps and spasms as well. They, or similar buffering agents are used by some athletes to combat muscle fatigue and to increase performance by raising muscle and plasma pH, however when increasing amounts from a recommended 0.3 g per kg of body mass to what some trainers consider to be an optimal intake of 0.6 g per kg, there is a risk to induce muscle spasms, stomach cramps, and or a variety of other side effects... Full Text