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PICKLE JUICE By Contributor Writer
Pickles have been considered a health food for centuries. Julius Caesar is said to have fed them to his troops to boost strength, and Cleopatra favored them as a beauty aid. The juice from pickles is also thought to have several health benefits and uses. It's claimed to enhance exercise performance, help control blood sugar and more. However, it is also high in salt. So, is pickle juice really as healthy as it's claimed to be? This article sets the record straight. Pickles are said to date back to 2030 B.C., when cucumbers were preserved by travelers journeying from India to the Tigris Valley. Pickling requires three main ingredients: cucumbers, salt and water. The cucumbers are fermented by Lactobacillus bacteria, which normally cover the cucumber's skin. However, these beneficial probiotic bacteria are usually removed during commercial processing, and vinegar is added instead. After several weeks of curing, the cucumbers have transformed into pickles and are ready to eat. The juice is what remains once the pickles are removed. Here's what you can expect to find in 3.5 oz (100 ml) of pickle juice It is claimed that pickle juice cures muscle cramps, whether they bother you during exercise or as soon as you lie down in bed at night, muscle cramps are never pleasant. Interestingly, recent research showed they could be resolved in a minute and a half by drinking 1.5 oz of pickle juice for every 100 lb. (1 ml/kg) of body weight. Recovery was 36% faster than after drinking plain water, and 45% faster than after consuming no liquid at all. The researchers suggested that something in the pickle juice might trigger a reflex in the mouth, sending a signal to the nerves to stop cramping. However, more
research is needed to confirm this finding. There's no scientific research on whether pickle juice reduces menstrual cramps, but a simple Google search reveals that many people believe this. It's not a far stretch to say that pickle juice may soothe menstrual cramps in the same way it is thought to soothe other types of cramps. The high levels of sodium in pickle juice may also help curb the cravings for salty food often reported during PMS. Pickle juice is also thought to boost digestion and immune function, while also reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease. Such health benefits are often linked to the antioxidants and probiotics thought to be found in pickle juice. Although it's possible that pickle juice might have an antioxidant effect, no research exists on the antioxidant content of pickle juice. When it comes to probiotics, pickled vegetables that are cured in vinegar are delicious, but likely sterile with no beneficial bacteria. Only fermented pickles contain beneficial bacteria. You would normally find fermented pickles in the refrigerated food section of the grocery store, while the unrefrigerated shelf is more likely to have vinegar-preserved pickles. However, even fermented pickles don't pack the probiotic punch that yogurt and other probiotic foods do. Even if you can get your hands on a jar of fermented pickles, you'd have to drink many glasses of pickle juice per day to reach a therapeutic dose. Bottom line: Pickle juice may be low in antioxidants and probiotics. Take all claims about benefits against diseases with a big grain of salt. Chronically elevated blood sugar can lead to type 2 diabetes and a wide array of other chronic diseases. Interestingly, the vinegar found in commercially prepared pickle juice may help lower blood sugar levels. Vinegar has been shown to improve the body's response
to insulin and significantly reduce blood sugar after meals (10, 11, 12, 13, 14). However, only one study to date has shown that pickle juice can reduce blood sugar spikes after meals (15). Pickle juice may also lower blood sugar levels by slowing digestion after a meal (16). Please Note: If you're currently taking medication that lowers your blood sugar, make sure to check with your doctor before giving pickle juice a try. Bottom line: Like vinegar, pickle juice may reduce how much your blood sugar levels increase after meals. The Side effects, despite the many claimed benefits and uses, pickle juice is definitely not for everyone. Here are some factors to consider before adding it to your routine: Acidity: Due to the acidity, it may cause issues for those with a history of gout; Too much salt can lead to water retention, swelling and bloating; Higher blood pressure, When you retain water from eating large amounts of salt, your blood pressure may increase; Too
much pickle juice can lead to gas, stomach pain and diarrhea; Some doctors worry that drinking pickle juice may actually cause electrolyte imbalances and worsen cramping. However, studies do not support this (4, 5, 6, 17). Please Note: Drinking pickle juice is generally safe, but consider talking to your personal physician/ doctor first if one of the points above applies to you.
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