This product contains 1 disputed ingredient: Pickle juice (vinegar). Evidence is mixed or doses are undisclosed — see Ingredients below for details.
Gourmet Pickle Juice
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Used for: endurance athletes
Summary
SuckerPunch Gourmet Pickle Juice is a hydration product with 420mg of sodium per serving.
Strengths
- Highly rated by athletes (5/5 from 17 reviews at The Feed).
Weaknesses
- No third-party banned-substance certification listed.
- Limited research support for key ingredients.
Why it scores 52
How scoring works →Independent analysis No brand partnerships
The details
Cross-referenced with PubMed & Examine.com
Sodium is the main electrolyte lost in sweat; replacing it supports fluid balance in long or hot sessions.
An electrolyte involved in muscle and nerve function; sweat losses are much smaller than sodium's.
Magnesium supports muscle and nerve function and sleep; many athletes fall short of the recommended intake. Supplementing helps mainly when intake is low. Glycinate and malate forms are well absorbed and gentle on the stomach.
Small studies suggest a strong-tasting, acidic shot like pickle juice may shorten muscle cramps through a reflex triggered in the mouth, rather than by replacing electrolytes. The evidence is limited, and the cause of cramps is debated.
0 of 5 standards Pello tracks · No third-party banned-substance testing listed
Tested for sport
- NSF Certified for Sport
- Informed Sport
- Cologne List
Food & sourcing
- USDA Organic
- Non-GMO Project Verified
Diet claims
- Vegan: not stated
Brand or retailer label claim, not a certification.
- Gluten-free: yes
Brand or retailer label claim. In the US a gluten-free label means under 20 ppm gluten.
- Dairy-free: yes
From the allergen list, where one is available.
Certifications are as listed on the product's page at The Feed. NSF Certified for Sport is also checked against NSF's own database. Certifications can lapse, so check the certifier's search before you rely on one, especially if you're drug tested.
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