On 04/15/2016,
For most people, apple cider vinegar can be stored in the kitchen cupboard. Yet over time, this ingredient has imposed itself in our medicine cabinets, rightly or wrongly …
Let’s do a check in.
What is apple cider vinegar?
This is an apple cider that has fermented. Under the action of bacteria and yeast, exposure of the liquid to air promotes in particular the production of acetic acid.
To take full advantage of its benefits, choose unpasteurized organic cider vinegar, produced in an artisanal way. It must have aged for at least 10 months in oak barrels to contain the maximum amount of active substances.
What are the benefits of apple cider vinegar?
In detox
Thanks to its antibacterial properties, it prevents germs from accumulating in the intestines and reduces feelings of bloating.
Used as a “detox” or ” flat belly “For a long time, especially in North African women, the benefits of taking cider vinegar as a cure have not, however, been never been scientifically proven.
To test apple cider vinegar as a detox cure, add 2 teaspoons of it along with 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey in a glass of lukewarm water. Drink this mixture every morning, preferably on an empty stomach, for a month.
Sore throat
Thanks to his antiseptic power, apple cider vinegar can be used to combat sore throats.
Pour 4 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a tall glass of lukewarm water and gargle.
Diabetes
A study conducted in 2010 (1) showed that adding a certain amount of vinegar (about 15 ml to 30 ml) to a meal containing carbohydrates would help decrease the response of glucose and insulin in the blood 30 to 60 minutes after consuming the meal.
It’s’acetic acid present in the vinegar which would be at the origin of the observed effects, since an increase in the proportion of acetic acid in the vinegar leads to a greater reduction in blood sugar and insulinemia (2).
Digestive issues
Consuming apple cider vinegar helps stimulate digestion and renew the intestinal flora. With diarrhea, the body loses fluid and vital minerals. Apple cider vinegar, mild and remineralizing bactericide, promotes the development of intestinal flora and regulates transit.
In case of difficult digestion, dilute 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a large cup of hot water. You can add 2 teaspoons of honey for taste. Drink this mixture half an hour before a meal.
Itching
Apple cider vinegar, whose pH is close to that of the skin, soothes skin irritations. Apply it directly to the mosquito or chigger bites, for example.
To compensate for lost mineral salts
American doctor DeForest Clinton Jarvis, bestselling author These old remedies that heal (3), convinced of the benefits of apple cider vinegar, created the ” jarvis cocktail “. The recipe is simple: mix two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in 250 milliliters of mineral water rich in sodium. Add 1 or 2 teaspoons of honey.
Apple cider vinegar being rich in mineral salts, this cocktail would allow athletes to recover the mineral salts eliminated in sweat during exercise. Jarvis cocktail can also be used for diseases causing heavy sweating such as measles for example.
What are the risks of apple cider vinegar?
Apple cider vinegar being very acidic, it should always be diluted in water when taken by mouth. In addition, excessive and prolonged consumption of apple cider vinegar can cause a lot of damage. It should be consumed in moderation, as a cure or on an ad hoc basis in response to a problem.
Wear of tooth enamel
A study (4) conducted on 2385 14-year-old adolescents showed that regular consumption of vinegar could increase erosion of teeth and wear of their enamel, increasing the sensitivity of the teeth.
Throat irritation
Very acidic, apple cider vinegar can irritate the throat people who drink it regularly.
Tissue damage
Disturbances can be caused in thestomach or theesophagus when apple cider vinegar is consumed as a liquid or as a supplement (5).
When this is applied to the skin, a irritation and rashes may appear.
Interaction with other drugs
Apple cider vinegar can react with certain medications like diuretics and insulin, for example. It is therefore preferable to consult your doctor before consuming apple cider vinegar if you are on medication.
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