Pickle juice

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1 year ago 07/06/2022 7:16am EDT

Been reading a bit about how pickle juice is one of the best replenishers of electrolytes. Tried it in the morning, just three small tablespoons and it disturbed my stomach. No upset stomach but it just felt off.

Anyone a fan of pickle juice? I don't see the point of buying those pickle juice drinks in glass bottles. They're expensive and don't seem to differ from actual pickle juice plus you get the bonus of the pickles themselves. But not so sure about the nutritional content.

Anyone use this after long runs in the heat or manual labour?

Or do you prefer to stick to sports drinks - homemade or bought?

1 year ago 07/06/2022 7:39am EDT

re: In a pickle

I like it during hot runs or races. It’s a nice break from the typical sweet sports drink. The local triathlon races usually have it as an option at aid stations. It’s never given me GI issues, FWIW.

From a financial perspective, I feel like I can buy Gatorade powder and sodium citrate for a lot less money and it goes a long way.

1 year ago 07/06/2022 9:26am EDT

re: In a pickle

I once tried to drink some pickle juice. I got what I deserved. I messed up stomach for trying something so stupid as basically drinking vinegar

1 year ago 07/06/2022 9:41am EDT

re: In a pickle

In the book Waterlogged, they dispute pickle juice's status as a superior hydrator. They think that it was so effective in studies *for relieving cramps* because strong acid hitting the back of the throat triggers a response that alleviates tight cramped muscles elsewhere in the body.

1 year ago 07/06/2022 9:43am EDT

re: In a pickle

I only drink LMNT. wejo told me it is good.

1 year ago 07/06/2022 1:11pm EDT

re: lrcloyalist

Coconut water used to be really cheap until it became a trend. It seems to do really well for me.

The electrolytes needed for performance and recovery are readily available in all kinds of forms. I like pickles so I don’t mind it for recovery, but I’m not doing it during a run or race. I’ve had good experience with plain old salt tablets and water.

1 week ago 04/18/2024 2:36pm EDT

re: In a pickle

Pickle juice is indeed touted as a great electrolyte replenisher, but it's not for everyone. I remember trying it after a particularly sweaty workout last summer. I thought, "Why not give it a shot?" Just like you, I found it a bit unsettling on the stomach. It felt like my body was saying, "Hmm, interesting choice."
I agree with you on the store-bought stuff. It's pricey and doesn't seem worth it. Plus, who doesn't love munching on an actual pickle afterward? It's like a post-workout snack and hydration boost in one!
After experimenting, I found homemade sports drinks worked better for me. I mix up a batch with some natural ingredients. Found this cool site for canning equipment, which made the whole process easier. Now, it's become a part of my routine.

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