Some Common Myths Thought to be True - Myth 61
Myth 61: Eating before Swimming increases Risk of Cramps
Eating less than an hour before swimming does not increase the risk of
experiencing muscle cramps or drowning. There is no evidence cited regarding
stomach cramps or the consumption of food.
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Dr. Roshini Rajapaksa, a gastroenterologist at the New York University School
of Medicine, said that while swimming strenuously on a full stomach could
conceivably lead to cramps, for most recreational swimmers the chances are
small. And at least one study that looked at drownings in the United States
found that fewer than 1 percent occurred after the victim ate a meal, she
added.
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