Apple Cider Vinegar anyone?

cindyb1984
cindyb1984 Posts: 203 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi all
I am just wondering if anyone takes apple cider vinegar.
Do you have any suggestions to make it easier to swallow?
Thanks
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  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    What do you mean "take" it? You mean eat it? Like as a salad dressing or what? Vinegar doesn't have that much nutritional value so its not something you have to log really if that is what you are asking.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,232 Member
    It doesn't really have enough benefits for you to need to choke it down if you don't like it.

    I have it with honey and hot water when I have a cold, just because it's soothing and seems to cut through the crap in my throat.
  • Ssesia
    Ssesia Posts: 3 Member
    lots of water
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    Wait....people just like drink straight vinegar? Why would you do that? Vinegar is basically just watered down acetic acid with a little flavoring. You want the "health benefits" of acetic acid...why not go for the pure stuff.

    http://www.sciencecompany.com/-P16220C672.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shop&utm_campaign=prod&utm_content=NC-6077&gclid=CIDWv6aJ0L4CFUOSfgodO2UA5w

    P.S. do not actually drink glacial acetic acid.
  • cindyb1984
    cindyb1984 Posts: 203 Member
    It's not just vinegar. It's apple cider vinegar made from apples. I did not start this topic to create an argument about it. If you don't take it the that is your decision. I have had people recommend it to me so I am trying it out.
    That is all
  • marca_june
    marca_june Posts: 37 Member
    I don't take any vinegar but I have heard of people taking a tablespoon at bedtime to help to lose weight! You can also get pills with it in them as a supplement. So you make the decision to take or not.
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    It's not just vinegar. It's apple cider vinegar made from apples. I did not start this topic to create an argument about it. If you don't take it the that is your decision. I have had people recommend it to me so I am trying it out.
    That is all

    Not trying to start an argument just confused. Vinegar is dilute acetic acid, that is what it is. Doesn't matter where it comes from anymore than ethanol distilled from grapes is any different than ethanol distilled from potatoes. If they add things to it then its the things they add that matters in which case just drop the acetic acid part and drink some juice.

    I cannot imagine there is a health benefit to ingesting acetic acid.
  • rachelklewis3
    rachelklewis3 Posts: 69 Member
    I do not, but could you put it in a cup of hot herbal tea? I don't know anything about ingesting it, but it works wonders on acne and can help treat sunburn :)
  • rebprest
    rebprest Posts: 149 Member
    I take about a tablespoon once in a while mixed into my water-bottle with a squirt of MISO water flavoring. I know a lot of people add honey and my coworker swears it is what helped her drop 50 lbs (over a long period). Usually I take it because it helps calm stomach acid issues rather than for weight loss. I really don't think it has a significant effect aside from that of the placebo in helping weight loss. It does have other more medicinal system balancing purpose, though!
  • jackjb2
    jackjb2 Posts: 83 Member
    It does help lower blood glucose levels.
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    It does help lower blood glucose levels.

    Acetic acid? How?

    I am legitimately curious as to why people think acetic acid has a health benefit.
  • cindyb1984
    cindyb1984 Posts: 203 Member
    I take about a tablespoon once in a while mixed into my water-bottle with a squirt of MISO water flavoring. I know a lot of people add honey and my coworker swears it is what helped her drop 50 lbs (over a long period). Usually I take it because it helps calm stomach acid issues rather than for weight loss. I really don't think it has a significant effect aside from that of the placebo in helping weight loss. It does have other more medicinal system balancing purpose, though!

    That is why it was recommended for me. For acid reflux issues and it can also be helpful if you have high blood pressure. Some people believe in it and some don't so I want to give it a try to form my own opinion and see if it helps me. I'm not really doing it for weight loss although some people swear it helps with that too...
  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
    Pass. Unless there's spinach involved.
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    I take about a tablespoon once in a while mixed into my water-bottle with a squirt of MISO water flavoring. I know a lot of people add honey and my coworker swears it is what helped her drop 50 lbs (over a long period). Usually I take it because it helps calm stomach acid issues rather than for weight loss. I really don't think it has a significant effect aside from that of the placebo in helping weight loss. It does have other more medicinal system balancing purpose, though!

    That is why it was recommended for me. For acid reflux issues and it can also be helpful if you have high blood pressure. Some people believe in it and some don't so I want to give it a try to form my own opinion and see if it helps me. I'm not really doing it for weight loss although some people swear it helps with that too...

    If you have acid reflux I would not recommend treating it by drinking acid.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,232 Member
    I've heard that vinegar is good for reflux and heartburn because vinegar is an alkaline and balances out the excess of stomach acid calling the reflux. I don't think there's anything special about apple cider vinegar except it tastes a bit better.

    I know pickle juice is good for my hangover, but I think that's just a personal weird hangover thing ;)
  • WLG1974
    WLG1974 Posts: 90
    I tried it for awhile to see if it would help aid in weightloss. For me it didn't do anything at all. For some it does help. I just gave it up.
  • PinkCupcakes84
    PinkCupcakes84 Posts: 235 Member
    My husband put a little on his ribs while grilling them. I prefer that method. ????
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    I've heard that vinegar is good for reflux and heartburn because vinegar is an alkaline and balances out the excess of stomach acid calling the reflux. I don't think there's anything special about apple cider vinegar except it tastes a bit better.

    I know pickle juice is good for my hangover, but I think that's just a personal weird hangover thing ;)

    Vinegar is the opposite of alkaline, vinegar is acidic. It is diluted acetic acid.

    Acetic acid in turn is what bacteria piss out when you feed them alcohol.
  • Shutter_bug03
    Shutter_bug03 Posts: 35 Member
    I've heard lots of good things! I have a friend that takes a shot glass every single day and he swears he's never sick!
  • lindseyllawrence
    lindseyllawrence Posts: 3 Member
    I take it now no problem! It still isn't fun but I've grown accustomed to it. When I first started taking it in the morning, I would chase it with orange juice. Just grin and bear and you'll get used to it! I've seen great results with ACV shots. I also use it as a toner sometimes on my face when I break out and it works great!
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    It does help lower blood glucose levels.

    Acetic acid? How?

    I am legitimately curious as to why people think acetic acid has a health benefit.

    Google is your friend......."apple cider help lower blood glucose levels"

    http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/30/11/2814.full

    http://www.medindia.net/patients/lifestyleandwellness/apple-cider-vinegar-blood-sugar-and-lipids.htm
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    I am now sitting here with my mouth fully agape. This is, this is something.
  • recesq
    recesq Posts: 154 Member
    Perhaps this will broaden your imagination.

    http://www.webmd.com/diet/apple-cider-vinegar?page=3
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    It does help lower blood glucose levels.

    Acetic acid? How?

    I am legitimately curious as to why people think acetic acid has a health benefit.

    Google is your friend......."apple cider help lower blood glucose levels"

    http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/30/11/2814.full

    http://www.medindia.net/patients/lifestyleandwellness/apple-cider-vinegar-blood-sugar-and-lipids.htm

    Do these articles explain how acetic acid affects blood sugar or link to any scientific studies whatsoever. Because you can find a lot of crazy stuff on the internet.
  • rhonderoo
    rhonderoo Posts: 145 Member
    I drink about a tablespoon in water with stevia. If I have heartburn, I can drink it and it goes away immediately. Only use the Bragg's or other organic version, with what they call 'the mother', as it is a probiotic. There's studies where it helps lower glucose levels, though the outcome is anecdotal, but my PCP suggested it and it does seem to help. Don't drink it straight, though definitely dilute with water and add honey, stevia, or aguave.

    There are a lot of articles online about it.

    Here's WebMD's little bit on it about diabetes, etc.

    But there are some medical uses of vinegar that do have promise, at least according to a few studies. Here's a rundown of some more recent ones.

    Diabetes. The effect of vinegar on blood sugar levels is perhaps the best researched and the most promising of apple cider vinegar's possible health benefits. Several studies have found that vinegar may help lower glucose levels. For instance, a 2007 study of 11 people with type 2 diabetes found that taking two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before bed lowered glucose levels in the morning by 4%-6%.
    High cholesterol . A 2006 study showed evidence that vinegar could lower cholesterol. However, the study was done in rats, so it's too early to know how it might work in people.
    Blood pressure and heart health. Another study in rats found that vinegar could lower high blood pressure. A large observational study also found that people who ate oil and vinegar dressing on salads five to six times a week had lower rates of heart disease than people who didn't. However, it's far from clear that the vinegar was the reason.
    Cancer . A few laboratory studies have found that vinegar may be able to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. Observational studies of people have been confusing. One found that eating vinegar was associated with a decreased risk of esophageal cancer. Another associated it with an increased risk of bladder cancer.
    Weight Loss . For thousands of years, vinegar has been used for weight loss. White vinegar (and perhaps other types) might help people feel full. A 2005 study of 12 people found that those who ate a piece of bread along with small amounts of white vinegar felt fuller and more satisfied than those who just ate the bread.
    While the results of these studies are promising, they are all preliminary. Many were done on animals or on cells in a lab. The human studies have been small. Before we will truly know whether vinegar has any health benefits, much larger studies are needed.
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    Perhaps this will broaden your imagination.

    http://www.webmd.com/diet/apple-cider-vinegar?page=3

    So what I am getting from that is that what people call "apple cider vinegar" is neither apple nor cider nor vinegar but some sort of homeopathy concoction?
  • glasshalffull713
    glasshalffull713 Posts: 323 Member
    Raw apple cider vinegar is acidic, however once digested it becomes alkaline in the body. This is true of most fruits, vegetables, etc. On the contrary most sugary foods, as well as processed foods, and red meat, etc, create acidity in the body during the digestive process. Raw apple cider vinegar and lemons (not necessarily together!) are two of the most alkalizing foods you can ingest. The human body wants to be slightly alkaline and is healthiest when at the proper pH. There have even been studies that show that cancer cannot grow in an alkaline environment. The thought here is that when you have the proper pH levels, your body will let go of extra weight easier. I can't remember any more of the technical explanation than that, but that's the general idea.

    In answer to your question: I can't tolerate it other than to use it whenever possible on food, in salad dressing etc. Many drink it with a teaspoon of honey mixed with water. I tried this a few times but can't hang. Too intense for me!
  • cindyb1984
    cindyb1984 Posts: 203 Member
    I take it now no problem! It still isn't fun but I've grown accustomed to it. When I first started taking it in the morning, I would chase it with orange juice. Just grin and bear and you'll get used to it! I've seen great results with ACV shots. I also use it as a toner sometimes on my face when I break out and it works great!

    I was told this by someone else too that it would get easier over time.
    I did lemon water this morning and it helped!
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    It does help lower blood glucose levels.

    Acetic acid? How?

    I am legitimately curious as to why people think acetic acid has a health benefit.

    Google is your friend......."apple cider help lower blood glucose levels"

    http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/30/11/2814.full

    http://www.medindia.net/patients/lifestyleandwellness/apple-cider-vinegar-blood-sugar-and-lipids.htm

    Do these articles explain how acetic acid affects blood sugar or link to any scientific studies whatsoever. Because you can find a lot of crazy stuff on the internet.

    Read your article. One of them is a random blog that references vaguely "several scientific studies" without actually citing any of them so its impossible to verify or follow up on, the other is an actual study albeit with a sample size of 11 which is really really small.

    Here is the highlight figure from that paper:

    F1_medium.gif

    Notice that the error-bars between placebo and vinegar subgroups overlap? That means there was no difference between the group receiving vinegar when compared to the group receiving placebo. Did you actually read this study and look at their data? There error bars overlap with their baselines and their error bars overlap with their control group which is a screaming indication that their sample size was to small to establish significance.
  • cindyb1984
    cindyb1984 Posts: 203 Member
    I drink about a tablespoon in water with stevia. If I have heartburn, I can drink it and it goes away immediately. Only use the Bragg's or other organic version, with what they call 'the mother', as it is a probiotic. There's studies where it helps lower glucose levels, though the outcome is anecdotal, but my PCP suggested it and it does seem to help. Don't drink it straight, though definitely dilute with water and add honey, stevia, or aguave.

    There are a lot of articles online about it.

    Here's WebMD's little bit on it about diabetes, etc.

    But there are some medical uses of vinegar that do have promise, at least according to a few studies. Here's a rundown of some more recent ones.

    Diabetes. The effect of vinegar on blood sugar levels is perhaps the best researched and the most promising of apple cider vinegar's possible health benefits. Several studies have found that vinegar may help lower glucose levels. For instance, a 2007 study of 11 people with type 2 diabetes found that taking two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before bed lowered glucose levels in the morning by 4%-6%.
    High cholesterol . A 2006 study showed evidence that vinegar could lower cholesterol. However, the study was done in rats, so it's too early to know how it might work in people.
    Blood pressure and heart health. Another study in rats found that vinegar could lower high blood pressure. A large observational study also found that people who ate oil and vinegar dressing on salads five to six times a week had lower rates of heart disease than people who didn't. However, it's far from clear that the vinegar was the reason.
    Cancer . A few laboratory studies have found that vinegar may be able to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. Observational studies of people have been confusing. One found that eating vinegar was associated with a decreased risk of esophageal cancer. Another associated it with an increased risk of bladder cancer.
    Weight Loss . For thousands of years, vinegar has been used for weight loss. White vinegar (and perhaps other types) might help people feel full. A 2005 study of 12 people found that those who ate a piece of bread along with small amounts of white vinegar felt fuller and more satisfied than those who just ate the bread.
    While the results of these studies are promising, they are all preliminary. Many were done on animals or on cells in a lab. The human studies have been small. Before we will truly know whether vinegar has any health benefits, much larger studies are needed.

    I have the Braggs brand... Certified organic by
    Organic certifiers...lol. ( made me giggle when I read that)

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