20 Benefits of Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar
Medical Author: Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
Medical Reviewer: Pallavi Suyog Uttekar, MD
Medically Reviewed on 9/23/2020
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Apple cider vinegar (ACV) comes from fermented juice obtained from crushed apples.
By now you have probably heard about some of the health benefits or uses for apple cider vinegar. More and more people are discovering it's multipurpose benefits and using it as a one-stop-shop for daily needs. Here are 20 uses for apple cider vinegar (ACV) that will inspire you to incorporate it into your daily routine too.
It helps in controlling the
Blood Sugar level
It is anti-
Bacterial and prevents
Infection
It may aid in weight loss by changing the way the gut
Bacteria processes the
fats
It helps in the reduction of
Blood Pressure
It reduces the high
Cholesterol level
It helps in regulating body PH
It is supposed to help in detoxification of the body
It improves
CardioVascular health
It is supposed to prevent
Cancer
It treats
Dandruff
It helps to reduce the
Swelling of the vagina (vaginitis)
It soothes the affected area in
Acne
It calms
Insect bite when applied to the affected area
It relieves
Sunburn when applied to the affected area
It helps in getting a clear
Skin
It helps to treat dyspepsia or in
Digestion
It removes parasite
Infection
It subsides leg
Cramps
It diminishes the process of aging
It helps in increasing
Hair shine
However, there has been insufficient evidence that supports all these health benefits of ACV. Besides, there have been conflicting viewpoints stated by different researches, regarding the various health benefits of ACV.
What is apple cider vinegar?
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) comes from fermented juice obtained from crushed apples. The main constituents of ACV include:
Acetic
Acid, Citric
Acid
The
Nutritional components of ACV include:
Pectin, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Biotin, Folic
Acid, Niacin, Pantothenic
Acid, Vitamin C, Potassium, Calcium,
Polyphenol, Amino
Acids
ACV can also be used as a flavoring agent in foods.
What dosage of apple cider vinegar should be taken?
Dosage of apple cider vinegar depends on the following factors:
User’s age, User’s health, Other conditions
It is important to dilute ACV before consuming it. Generally, diluting 15 ml to 30 ml (1-2 tablespoons) of ACV in 240 mL of water and taking before meals is recommended. Also, ACV shouldn’t be directly applied to the
Skin as it can damage the
Skin.
Before using ACV for medicinal purposes, consult your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional to be sure of its risk and side effects.
Also, diligently go through the directions mentioned in the label to avoid any risks.
What is the scientific evidence for the benefits of ACV?
The five proven benefits with sufficient scientific evidence include:
Lower the blood glucose level: There is enough scientific evidence that ACV regulates the
Blood Sugar level in
Diabetes; however, it shouldn’t replace the medications. Adding ACV as a part of an anti-diabetic diet may help to control the
Blood Sugar level.
Weight loss: Researches have stated that ACV helps in weight management, lowering lipid levels, and prevents
fat deposition around the organs.
AntiBacterial: ACV has multiple
Antimicrobial properties on different microbial species, affecting its growth.
Boost
Skin health: ACV kills the
Bacteria and prevents the
Infection on the
Skin, thus helping in enhancing
Skin health.
ACV helps in detoxification of the body.
What are the side effects of apple cider vinegar?
The side effects of apple cider vinegar include:
Apple cider vinegar erodes the tooth enamel.
Acidic foods may worsen
Acid reflux.
In chronic
Kidney disease, the
Kidneys may not be able to process the
Acid that comes along with ACV
