Apple cider vinegar

Hey there, I just bought some Apple Cider Vinegar and am going to start taking some about 20 min before every meal starting tomorrow. I watch Dr. Oz and he advised doing this that it can help to burn fat. I have dont some research on it and have read a lot of good things about it! So I figured it wouldnt hurt to try it!

There appear to be a number of possible health benefits with ACV.

http://www.webmd.com/diet/apple-cider-vinegar?page=2

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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, one 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 pressureand 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.
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For those interested, there are ACV capsules available.

Does anyone know how much you should take?

According to that WebMD article I posted:

"How Should Apple Cider Vinegar Be Used?

Since apple cider vinegar is an unproven treatment, there are no official recommendations on how to use it. Some people take two teaspoons a day (mixed in a cup of water or juice.) A tablet of 285 milligrams is another common dosage."

I don't believe anything except healthy, clean eating (avoiding processed foods, and sticking to the basics-- meat, veggies, fruit, and healthy fats) helps anyone lose weight
however, I do believe ACV has a beneficial effect on one's digestive system. That said, Braggs makes some flavored ACV drinks that are quite nice. I rather enjoy the ginger and honey flavors

This is cool. I never heard of people drinking apple cider vinegar but I do use it in almost everything I cook & salads.

I'll have to try this

How often do you drink the apple cider vinegar? Every morning and evening? Before every meal?

Thanks and I'd love to hear a follow up on whether or not you think Apple Cider Vinegar has helped with weight loss!!

I take Apple cider vinegar in a dehydrated pill form along with garcinia cambogia. Its been working like a charm for about a month now to assist in food cravings.... Down 35 pounds in 2 months.

Have the Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar sitting on my cabinet waiting! Must start using it.
Something I have not heard mentioned here yet, is that you not drink it straight. Will take the enamel off your teeth and can cause throat irritation. Best to mix with water and sip through a straw.
Keep the posts coming!

I dunno if it helps with the weight but it sure settles my stomach.

BUMP. I heard it helps with stomach issues and I occasionally have them, so maybe I'll try it for that.

Just the regular stuff you can buy in the grocery store?

I had to get off this awful medicine for hearburn (omerprazole [prilosec]) because I know it made me gain alot of weight this past year, and is totally prohibiting the ability to lose any of it. My dr. said it wasn't, so I got rid of her, and my new dr. does not like this stuff at all and has advised me to just use an antacid "as needed' not to take a pill everyday to stop the production of stomach acid altogether. I've also given up alot of the foods & drinks that help to cause it and I'm doing pretty well ( I lost 11 lbs the 1st 2 weeks off this crap!).

One of the natural remedies for hearburn that I saw during my research was to also take apple cider vinegar in the a.m. I bought the vinegar, I just haven't had the nerve to drink it yet. I'm thinking I'm going to try it tomorrow.

I stumbled across this as a possible weightloss use after googling home rededies for blocked sinuses. I did try it a few months ago, but didn't find it made a different. Fast forward to the past week, and I've been taking 2 tbsnp in water 3 x a day for sinus (unsure if it helps or not - but at least hte placebo effect makes me feel better if nothing else!) and my weight surprisingly dropped in the past week. Who knows!

I drink a glass of warm water with a dash of fresh lemon juice in it every morning and sometimes in the evening before bed. I am currently seeing a naturopath for a detox and she recommended I do this every morning to get me going. It's very refeshing and pleasant to drink too.:drinker: