I don't know much about it, so I decided to do some research. I read several articles online and it seems to have several health benefits and claims. Most sites say almost the same type of things. They all mention how God Awful the taste is and some give ideas how to dilute and sweeten it to make it easier to swallow. They also mention using only the "Raw" ACV as it has the enzymes that actually are beneficial. Processed ACV has them all removed.

Some of the more interesting ones I thought were...

1. Rich in potassium, a mineral that is often times lacking in adult diets. This mineral is key for growth, building muscles, transmission of nerve impulses, heart activity etc. It also helps to prevent brittle teeth, hair loss and runny noses.
2. Rich in acetic acid. This acid is said to slow the digestion of starch which can help to lower the rise in glucose that commonly occurs after meals. <;-- This is why ACV is often used by people with diabetes.
3. Rich in ash which gives ACV its alkaline property. This aids your body in maintaining proper pH levels for a healthy alkaline state. (It is particularly important if you drink a lot of coffee or wine.)
4. It can help regulate blood pressure and reduce bad cholesterol.
5. Rich in malic acid which gives ACV its anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
6. May help improve bowel irregularity and helps to remove toxins from the body at a faster rate. <;-- Great for detoxing!
7. It can help clear up skin conditions and blemishes.
8. ACV helps with weight loss by breaking down fats so that your body can use them rather than store them. <;-- This is the main reason it's recommended as part of The Eat Clean Diet.
9. A few lab studies have found that ACV may be able to kill cancer cells or slow their growth.

I would be very interested to hear reviews of any who actually use it. It sounds like a good thing to incorporate into a daily diet, in moderation. lol

Just be careful with the vinegar thing. We had a lady when I was growing up who drank too much of it. She lost a huge amount of weight but got her metabolism messed up and got down to skin and bones and ate like a horse just to stay alive. I saw her eat huge amounts of food at the town buffet just to stay alive and she eventually died. I'm sure it was not the normal reaction but again be careful.

Oh my I tried this stuff and ladies I was so sick after a few days. I highly recommend that you verify with your doctor before using. I am on Coumadin(Warfin) blood thinners and blood pressure meds and it through all of my blood work out of wack and was told that it was dangerous for me to take that stuff....maybe younger people can take it and not be sick but for us seniors we must watch out...get advice OK :noway: :sick: :flowerforyou: