Episode #121: Pickle Juice - What Is The Hype About Among Athletes?

Why do athletes drink pickle juice?In this episode, I discuss the use of pickle juice in sports and the science behind why it is used as a sports nutrition strategy by athletes. Here in Australia we recently hosted the Australian Open tennis grand slam tournament which is where there was repeated mention of pickle juice being used among the athletes tackling the Australian heat while trying to perform at the highest level. So is pickle juice a new powerful supplement? Or is it another fad? Or is it simply a useful tool an athlete can use as part of their sports performance plan to help stay at the top of their game?In today’s podcast, I will cover:What is pickle juice? The proposed function of pickle juice in sports explained!Exploring the science: is there evidence to support the use of pickle juice?The Regimen: How should pickle juice be used?Listen to the full episode to learn more about real nutrition and the experiences of a Sports Dietitian.Hope you enjoy!DISCLAIMER: Pickle juice may not be suitable for everyone (eg those with high blood pressure) and is recommended to be trialled under the supervision of an Accredited Sports Dietitian and/or relevant health professional.  ✅ Please consult a Sports Dietitian to find out if pickle juice is right for your situation (remember: customisation is key with nutrition).____________________________________________DOWNLOAD MY FREE MACRO NUTRITION CHEATSHEET Your Guide To Improving Your Macros & Food Knowledgehttps://theclimbingdietitian.lpages.co/macro-cheatsheet-the-climbing-dietitian/Apply for 90-Day Macro Sherpa Program: https://bit.ly/395QmGsCheck out and SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Mxqs4WEmail me: [email protected] find me on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclimbingingdietitianTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theclimbingdietitianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theclimbingdietitianTwitter: https://twitter.com/beardyAPDLink to blog: https://bit.ly/330ULq4Check out my website for more information on me and what I do:https://www.theclimbingdietitian.com.au