Pickle juice may exacerbate symptoms for people with acid reflux, but it is most beneficial for athletes who are prone to cramping after activity and for elderly people who get leg cramps at night.

Although it works well, it should be used in conjunction with stretching, a diet high in potassium and magnesium, adequate hydration, and other preventative measures rather than in substitution of them.

Although pickle juice doesn’t treat the underlying cause of cramps or take the place of electrolyte replacement, it does provide a quick and low-cost method of relieving them by blocking nerve signals.