Jena Brown

“Pickle juice may help relieve muscle cramps, but the research is mixed,”

Jena Brown · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09

A sports dietitian commented on the mixed research surrounding pickle juice as a remedy for muscle cramps.

“I would not recommend trying pickle brine for the first time on race day,”

Jena Brown · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09

Brown reiterated her caution against trying pickle brine for the first time on race day.

“Pickle brine is not a replacement for a hydration and fueling plan,”

Jena Brown · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09

Brown emphasized that pickle brine should not replace a runner's hydration and fueling strategy.

“Muscle cramps are not fully understood and are likely not induced by a singular cause for all runners,”

Jena Brown · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09

Brown explained that the causes of muscle cramps in runners are not fully understood.