McDonald's offers pickle juice to Chicago Marathon runners

Summarised from Fox News's report · Updated 9 Oct, 12:49 · Archive

McDonald's is distributing bottles of 'Pickle Boost' pickle juice to runners during Chicago Marathon weekend.

McDonald's is distributing limited-edition bottles of 'Pickle Boost' pickle juice to runners and spectators during Chicago Marathon weekend. Bottles will be available from a Friday morning pop-up on Chicago's Lakefront Trail and at five McDonald's locations along or near the marathon route on race day, while supplies last.

The promotion taps into the belief that pickle juice helps prevent muscle cramps. Jena Brown, a sports dietitian and endurance athlete, said one small study found pickle juice helped electrically induced cramps subside more quickly than water in dehydrated participants. However, that research did not examine runners during an actual marathon, and another study found no benefit. Brown cautioned against trying pickle juice for the first time on race day, noting that muscle cramps are not fully understood and likely stem from multiple causes rather than a single factor.

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• McDonald's offers pickle juice to marathon runners, health experts question whether it worksA sports dietitian cautions against competitive runners trying pickle juice on race day. McDonald's will be distributing bottles along the Chicago Marathon route.Fox News · 9 Oct, 11:00

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