Why do construction workers eat pickles... I know it helps keep them hydrated, b!

Why do construction workers eat pickles... I know it helps keep them hydrated, but what is the science to it?

I am thinking the salt in them... but was wondering if there was more science to it? I know that in the south they take them to work and it helps them when their muscles start to cramp...thanks for any answers.

5 days ago
Its not to lose weight though, they buy them in droves at the convenient stores to add to 50 lbs. of food..lol. anyways, I've heard them say that it is to keep them from dehydration... I am just wondering what the science to that is... I have personally seen someone cramping from being in the heat all day, eat a pickle and then get better in just a few?

The salt is it.... better than salt tablets. Of course you have to drink water also.

Yes, it works. I was introduced to pickles by some other cyclists during a 12 hour mountain bike race.