How does drinking pickle juice make my stomache feel better?

Question

i've been having bad gnawing hunger pains in my stomach then drank some dill pickle juice and it feels better. was my ph off?

Answer 1

It must have been from Dill pickles because Dill is a natural stomach soother. It works similarly to Peppermint Oil, but you could also use Aloe Vera or DGL (Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice) if your stomach gets upset in the future and you don't want to drink pickle juice.  ;-)

The vinegar wouldn't be enough of a pH difference to calm the stomach on it's own unless you had several ounces of it.