Alan Park
Blog Editor
4 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
People have been using Apple Cider Vinegar for centuries. The Romans and Greeks enjoyed this powerful sour and aromatic liquid for thousands of years. There is a lot of misinformation on the internet, regarding the benefits of this gold liquid, so here are the 4 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV).
Antimicrobial properties
Apple cider vinegar has multiple antimicrobial potentials with clinical therapeutic implications. Antimicrobial means it destroys bacteria, parasites, fungi, and viruses. It also has significant antifungal activity at certain concentrations against Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus Flavus, and fluconazole-resistant Candida albicans and Non-Candida Albicans.
How you can benefit from it: Use it undiluted (5% acidity) to restrict the growth of pathogenic yeats like Candida Albicans, S. Aureus, and E. Coli on surfaces around the house.
Weight Loss
ACV can help to manage weight when followed by a healthy diet and exercise. Here is a study where three groups were assigned different amounts of ACV; group 1 received a daily dose of 0 oz of ACV (placebo), group 2 received 1/2oz of ACV, and group 3 received 1oz of ACV every day, respectively.
The two groups that received the ACV dose had significantly lower body weight, BMI, visceral fat area, waist circumference, and serum triglyceride.
How you can benefit from it: You can benefit from this even if you are not trying to lose weight. Dilute 1-2 tablespoons of ACV in no less than 9oz of water, juice, or tea. Never drink pure vinegar since it can destroy the enamel in your teeth.
Cleans Arteries
Every time you eat high-fat food, you increase the chances of developing high amounts of fat in your blood, apple cider vinegar may be used to reduce the LDL (bad cholesterol), cholesterol, and triglyceride levels in patients with hyperlipidemia, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
How you can benefit from it: healthyarteries.org has a delicious recipe to unclog arteries on their website:
- 1 cup of ginger juice
- 1 cup garlic puree
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups of organic honey
Regulates Blood Sugar
Vinegar may be considered beneficial for improving insulin resistance and metabolic abnormalities in the atherogenic prediabetic state.
Consuming ACV with a meal can reduce your insulin, triglyceride, and blood sugar levels, this might be beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes; since the body can’t move the glucose from the blood, it will be better to reduce the glucose in the blood to prevent hyperglycemia.
How you can benefit from it: Dilute 1-2 tablespoons of ACV in 9oz of water, drink it after a meal once a day. Not only it will reduce your glucose levels but if consumed as a replacement for sugary drinks, it can help you build healthier habits. Do not use Apple Cider Vinegar to replace medicine.
Conclusion:
Apple Cider Vinegar is a great salad dressing and cooking ingredient but it is not medicine. However, our research shows that it can help you live a healthier life by reducing your blood sugar, remove lipids from arteries, lose weight, among other things. Consult with your doctor and do your research before consuming ACV in high amounts.
These health claims are not made by HRJCO and/or approved by the FDA to treat or cure any condition or illness.
Sources:
“In Vitro Assessment Of Antifungal Potential Of Apple Cider Vinegar And Acetic Acid Versus Fluconazole In Clinical Isolates Of Otomycosis.” Iraq Academic Scientific Journals, www.iasj.net/iasj?func=article.