Pickle juice

[Canardly]

Anyone any experience of using pickle juice (as in Dill/Cucumbers) to prevent or treat cramp issues? Seems to be all the rage in the US. If so, what experiences have you had?

[LittleWheelsandBig]

Personally no but we've ridden with RUSA folk on several brevets and they think it is essential magic during hot weather. I vaguely recall reading a study that didn't find any reason why it should work and in particular, to work so fast.

[mrcharly-YHT]

It's salty water, innit

I suspect that the vinegar in it might make it more palatable to the stomach in some way than straight water with salt in it.

[hellymedic]

I like sweet pickles so my pickle juice is around 10% sugar, like fruit juice, + salt + acetic acid.

It's palatable but rather norty for dental health.

Never tried it for anything other than improving the appearance of my saucepans and kitchen sink..

[Andrij]

It's also a fantastic chaser for vodka. 
 
HTH