The Daily Digest: Pickle Juice for Athletes

the-bigger-picture · the-daily-digest · 23 Jan 2019 · 11 mins listen

Frances Tiafoe attributes his tight four set win in the fourth round of the Australian Open to…pickle juice. He joins other top athletes who have also been spotted drinking the “juice” at breaks during a game. We discuss if this is sports' latest fad and then dissect the science behind it.

Produced by:

Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by:

Tee Shiao Eek,Tina Carmillia,Juliet Jacobs

Categories:

Health Policy,Diseases and Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Medical Innovation and Technology,Social Issues

Tags:

pickle juice, cramps, athletes, frances tiafoe, boost performance, sodium, drink, high salt, Daily Digest, Bigger Picture

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