Apple Cider Vinegar Water - Beneficial or a fad?

Sunshine373
Sunshine373 Posts: 29 Member
edited November 16 in Food and Nutrition
Recently an acquaintance of mine mentioned that he drinks 32 oz of water with 2 tbsp of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar. I've heard of this before, and heard of many different variations... adding lemon juice, cinnamon, etc. but does anyone else have any experience with it and is there any real big benefit? Can you tell the difference if you take it?
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  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
    It's a fad. It's not the best thing for your teeth and I'm pretty sure that it would taste awful.
  • Sunshine373
    Sunshine373 Posts: 29 Member
    GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »
    It's a fad. It's not the best thing for your teeth and I'm pretty sure that it would taste awful.

    It actually doesn't taste too awful, but I don't want to waste my time preparing and making it if there's no real benefit. Plain water would do just fine! I am mainly curious
  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
    Sunshine373 wrote: »
    GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »
    It's a fad. It's not the best thing for your teeth and I'm pretty sure that it would taste awful.

    It actually doesn't taste too awful, but I don't want to waste my time preparing and making it if there's no real benefit. Plain water would do just fine! I am mainly curious

    Ah! I'm biased, admittedly. I can't stand vinegar :p
  • Sunshine373
    Sunshine373 Posts: 29 Member
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    Sunshine373 wrote: »
    GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »
    It's a fad. It's not the best thing for your teeth and I'm pretty sure that it would taste awful.

    It actually doesn't taste too awful, but I don't want to waste my time preparing and making it if there's no real benefit. Plain water would do just fine! I am mainly curious

    Raw ACV has nutritional benefits...not to be confused with weight loss benefits. It doesn't magically burn fat or anything like that. It does help with muscle cramping.

    That's helpful! I don't really want to drink it for weight-loss purposes, I've heard that is helps with digestion and gut-related issues. Weight-loss is one of my goals, but eating more healthy and nutritious foods are my priority.
  • annacole94
    annacole94 Posts: 994 Member
    I brew my own probiotics - water kefir, lactofermented veggies. They taste good. Do you like the taste of ACV? If not, there are better ways to get similar benefits. Some LF carrots are an easy way to start:
    http://www.culturesforhealth.com/learn/recipe/lacto-fermentation-recipes/southwestern-lacto-fermented-carrot-sticks/

  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
    Sunshine373 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    Sunshine373 wrote: »
    GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »
    It's a fad. It's not the best thing for your teeth and I'm pretty sure that it would taste awful.

    It actually doesn't taste too awful, but I don't want to waste my time preparing and making it if there's no real benefit. Plain water would do just fine! I am mainly curious

    Raw ACV has nutritional benefits...not to be confused with weight loss benefits. It doesn't magically burn fat or anything like that. It does help with muscle cramping.

    That's helpful! I don't really want to drink it for weight-loss purposes, I've heard that is helps with digestion and gut-related issues. Weight-loss is one of my goals, but eating more healthy and nutritious foods are my priority.

    I would just eat better, tbh. You could have any perceived gut benefits from fermented foods, you know? And save your teeth in the process.
  • StealthHealth
    StealthHealth Posts: 2,417 Member
    fad
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Sunshine373 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    Sunshine373 wrote: »
    GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »
    It's a fad. It's not the best thing for your teeth and I'm pretty sure that it would taste awful.

    It actually doesn't taste too awful, but I don't want to waste my time preparing and making it if there's no real benefit. Plain water would do just fine! I am mainly curious

    Raw ACV has nutritional benefits...not to be confused with weight loss benefits. It doesn't magically burn fat or anything like that. It does help with muscle cramping.

    That's helpful! I don't really want to drink it for weight-loss purposes, I've heard that is helps with digestion and gut-related issues. Weight-loss is one of my goals, but eating more healthy and nutritious foods are my priority.

    It can help gut flora...but really, just eating better is going to go a long way there. Also, fermented foods are good for this and much tastier.

    I primarily use ACV in homemade salad dressings and for my cucumber salad. I do get charlie horses in my calves from time to time and a shot of ACV seems to bring that down pretty quickly, but that's the only time I really take the stuff straight.

    In regards to the effects on blood glucose, a glass of red wine has shown the same benefit...and I'd much rather have a glass of wine.
  • Sunshine373
    Sunshine373 Posts: 29 Member
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    Sunshine373 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    Sunshine373 wrote: »
    GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »
    It's a fad. It's not the best thing for your teeth and I'm pretty sure that it would taste awful.

    It actually doesn't taste too awful, but I don't want to waste my time preparing and making it if there's no real benefit. Plain water would do just fine! I am mainly curious

    Raw ACV has nutritional benefits...not to be confused with weight loss benefits. It doesn't magically burn fat or anything like that. It does help with muscle cramping.

    That's helpful! I don't really want to drink it for weight-loss purposes, I've heard that is helps with digestion and gut-related issues. Weight-loss is one of my goals, but eating more healthy and nutritious foods are my priority.

    It can help gut flora...but really, just eating better is going to go a long way there. Also, fermented foods are good for this and much tastier.

    I primarily use ACV in homemade salad dressings and for my cucumber salad. I do get charlie horses in my calves from time to time and a shot of ACV seems to bring that down pretty quickly, but that's the only time I really take the stuff straight.

    In regards to the effects on blood glucose, a glass of red wine has shown the same benefit...and I'd much rather have a glass of wine.

    Haha! I agree that a glass of wine would be much more preferable! I think I'll take your advice and just use ACV in dressings or recipes. Thank you everyone for your insights. :smiley:
  • comptonelizabeth
    comptonelizabeth Posts: 1,701 Member
    I use it in dressings - nicer than ordinary vinegar- and with hot water and honey for colds (no idea if it really helps!)
    With gut issues- I have ulcerative colitis and it does zero for that. And if your issues are to do with acid reflux,I found it can make mine worse.
    It's great for getting rid of limescale :D
  • Strawblackcat
    Strawblackcat Posts: 944 Member
    I drink shots of ACV in water when I feel a cold coming on, and it works really well for me to stop the cold from coming on full-force. I don't think that it has any weight loss benefits, though. If anything, the nasty taste might just kill your appetite and cause you to eat fewer calories because of that.
  • boomyrose
    boomyrose Posts: 3 Member
    Absolutely its benificial !! With a healthy diet..like anything else really..u couldnt lose weight on it alone ..plenty of water and excersise
  • cloberella
    cloberella Posts: 2 Member
    My GI recommended it to help combat Acid Reflux and it has worked pretty well, in conjunction with trying to avoid trigger foods.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10525749/apple-cider-vinegar
  • extra_medium
    extra_medium Posts: 1,525 Member
    boomyrose wrote: »
    Absolutely its benificial !!

    in what way?
  • comptonelizabeth
    comptonelizabeth Posts: 1,701 Member
    MonkeyMel21 wrote: »
    According to the add I keep seeing on MFP your friends won't even recognize you after two weeks!

    That could have its advantages
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    I don't drink it in water like that, but I make all my own sauces, dressings and marinades using Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar. I have gout and since I have started including this in my diet I have not had a full blown episode. And those occasional times that I do, I add Black Cherry Juice to my diet and, between the two of them, it goes away.
  • afrsilver
    afrsilver Posts: 37 Member
    the best thing to do is do your own research and form you own opinion
  • afrsilver
    afrsilver Posts: 37 Member
    cloberella wrote: »
    My GI recommended it to help combat Acid Reflux and it has worked pretty well, in conjunction with trying to avoid trigger foods.

    Same for me it also helps get rid of my bloating
  • katesundwall
    katesundwall Posts: 2 Member
    I LOVE apple cider vinegar and drink 2T before every meal and at bedtime. Yes, tastes disgusting but it has so many digestion benefits that I can overlook the 20 seconds of nastiness! Highly recommend -- my dietician has been having me do it for a year now and I have seen positive results.
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
    katesundwall wrote: »
    I LOVE apple cider vinegar and drink 2T before every meal and at bedtime. Yes, tastes disgusting but it has so many digestion benefits that I can overlook the 20 seconds of nastiness! Highly recommend -- my dietician has been having me do it for a year now and I have seen positive results.

    What are the digestion benefits and what positive results have you seen that are caused by (not correlated with) drinking ACV? So you drink up to 8tbsp/day if you are drinking before every meal and at bedtime? And your dietician recommended this? A Registered Dietician?

  • hawkmancody
    hawkmancody Posts: 63 Member
    GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »
    It's a fad. It's not the best thing for your teeth and I'm pretty sure that it would taste awful.


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  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    edited March 2017
    MonkeyMel21 wrote: »
    According to the add I keep seeing on MFP your friends won't even recognize you after two weeks!

    I think it's mostly because one would be obscured by the cloud of derp floating around them. :D
  • lundy2626
    lundy2626 Posts: 16 Member
    It's supposed to help get rid of liver fat! Anything acidic in moderation is going to help with fat loss.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    lundy2626 wrote: »
    It's supposed to help get rid of liver fat! Anything acidic in moderation is going to help with fat loss.
    How?
  • comptonelizabeth
    comptonelizabeth Posts: 1,701 Member
    lundy2626 wrote: »
    It's supposed to help get rid of liver fat! Anything acidic in moderation is going to help with fat loss.

    I'm not sure that's true. I actually have a fatty liver (due to chronic illness and certain meds) No doctor has ever suggested I take acv. I'd be interested to see any research which supports this?
  • paperpudding
    paperpudding Posts: 9,302 Member
    katesundwall wrote: »
    I LOVE apple cider vinegar and drink 2T before every meal and at bedtime. Yes, tastes disgusting but it has so many digestion benefits that I can overlook the 20 seconds of nastiness! Highly recommend -- my dietician has been having me do it for a year now and I have seen positive results.

    We must have different definitions of loving something - a food item which i thought tasted disgusting would not also be something I loved.

    Anyway - what positive results exactly have you been seeing and how are you sure they are attributed to the acv and not other changes you made - or did you make no other changes??

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