Pickle juice is a great drink in moderation, but if you're looking for a drink to have a long, good swig, plain old water is still your best friend. Read the original article on Tasting Table .

While pickle juice is packed with benefits, it's important to drink it in moderation. The juice is high in sodium-about 821 mg per cup-so it's easy to overdo it if you're not careful.

Drinking pickle juice might sound gross, but there are several reasons to consider it. It is hydrating and may help with muscle cramps, blood sugar, and gut health, among other benefits. Athletes ...

Dr. Jordan Metzl, a sports medicine physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, says using pickle juice as an anti-cramping agent during exercise is one of his favorite topics.