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Athletes swear by drinking pickle juice for cramps, but why does it work almost instantly?

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Athletes swear by drinking pickle juice for cramps, but why does it work almost instantly?

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Athletes swear by drinking pickle juice for cramps, but why does it work almost instantly?
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