Is Drinking Pickle Juice Actually Good for You?
Pickle juice has become a popular beverage in the athletic space, thanks to its reputation for relieving muscle cramps. Even some non-athletes are drinking the briny liquid just for its purported health benefits. But is pickle juice really a magical elixir—and should you be sipping it every day? As it turns out, the potential perks are nuanced and depend on the specific person. We asked dietitians to break down the health benefits of drinking pickle juice, plus things to consider (whether or not you’re an athlete).
Benefits of Pickle Juice
Here’s what drinking pickle juice may do for the body, according to experts.
Provides Electrolytes: “Electrolytes are minerals that conduct electrical signals in the body,” says Taylor D’Anna, RD, CLC, registered dietitian at Hackensack University Medical Center. “This is so important for your body’s cells to function, maintain pH levels, initiate muscle contractions, and maintain your fluid balance,” D’Anna says. However, we lose electrolytes every day through sweating, breathing, urination, and bowel movements, says Roxana Ehsani, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, sports dietitian and adjunct professor at Virginia Tech.
Excerpted from Martha Stewart
