BBC Sport explains the benefits that athletes might get from using pickle juice, and whether there are any risks.

Pickle juice, the humble liquid inside the jar of gherkins in your fridge, is getting attention on the world stage. When tennis player Carlos Alcaraz won Wimbledon in July 2023, commentators pointed ...

The idea of drinking pickle juice for health benefits might sound odd at first, but there's a surprising amount of evidence to support its use. While it might not be the first thing you'd think to sip ...

Before you grab your jar of pickles, there’s something you should know. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Athletes use pickle juice as an electrolyte replenishment to prevent muscle ...

But some people swear that there's a good reason to chug the briny liquid at the bottom of your pickle jar: it can help reduce muscle cramps and expedite your post-workout recovery. Does taking shots ...

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