Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a vinegar made from fermented apple juice. It is a common cooking ingredient that has been used as a traditional remedy for various health issues.
Here are some benefits of apple cider vinegar:
- Lowering blood sugar: Several smaller studies have shown that taking a tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar could lower your blood sugar levels.
- Weight loss: One study showed that taking apple cider vinegar twice a day helped people following a reduced-calorie diet lose a few extra pounds.
- Improved digestion: Apple cider vinegar is believed to improve insulin sensitivity, which aids in the movement of sugar from the bloodstream to the cells, thus reducing high blood sugar levels in the blood.
- Lowering cholesterol: Apple cider vinegar may help lower cholesterol levels.
Dosage recommendations can vary, but taking 1–2 tablespoons (tbsp.), or 15–30 milliliters (mL), of apple cider vinegar with water before or after meals may be beneficial. It is important to dilute the apple cider vinegar in water to prevent harm to teeth and throat. Drinking excessive amounts of apple cider vinegar can decrease potassium levels and cause other side effects, so it is important to consume it in moderation.
There are several case studies regarding the benefits of apple cider vinegar, but most studies that support its health effects have been small, and the results have not been decisive. Therefore, more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
Sources:
- https://www.medicinenet.com/apple_cider_vinegar_dosage/article.htm
- https://www.webmd.com/diet/apple-cider-vinegar-and-your-health
- https://www.wikihow.com/Drink-Apple-Cider-Vinegar
- https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/diet/apple-cider-vinegar-nutrition-facts-health-benefits-risks-more/
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-proven-health-benefits-of-apple-cider-vinegar
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/apple-cider-vinegar-dosage
