Does apple cider vinegar actually help you lose weight?

Scalesareforthefishes
Scalesareforthefishes Posts: 92 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I know it helps me get rid of water retention. It make's me feel great and I can take it so easily now the taste doesn't even bother me. I take 2 tbsp everyday.
Does it actually have any benefits? It doesn't suppress my appetite anymore.( I don't need to do that anyways. )
Should I stop taking it because I've heard it could burn the inside of you're throat or something?
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  • gibsy
    gibsy Posts: 112
    I don't know if it helps you lose weight, but it makes for a great salad dressing mixed with a bit of olive oil, a squeeze of fresh orange juice and a sprinkle of cumin. That's probably a more pleasant way to have it than just spoonfuls.
  • gogogulliver
    gogogulliver Posts: 23 Member
    Cider vinegar is only about as acidic as Coca Cola, so two tablespoons of the stuff is not going to burn your head off.

    If it makes you feel great and it helps you get rid of water retention, I see no reason to stop.
  • JayJayUGW110
    JayJayUGW110 Posts: 3
    I read it rids cellulite so I bought some! (:
  • SuffolkSally
    SuffolkSally Posts: 964 Member
    It's yummy with cabbage!
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    no there is nothing special about apple cider vinegar (or any other food) that will help you lose weight.
  • Jules2Be
    Jules2Be Posts: 2,238 Member
    I read it rids cellulite so I bought some! (:

    lies.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    It taught me how to fly and did my taxes for me!
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    i bet if you drink enough of it, you will loose five pounds in the bathroom. In a horrific BM.
  • vivakpatti
    vivakpatti Posts: 2
    the only real benefit I ever really got was that it helped clear up my acne. So when I'm doing a lot of cardio I will use a bit every couple of days just to keep it from acting up
  • charz_c
    charz_c Posts: 2
    I bought it in the liquid form but after one go, it almost made me heave.

    So, I bought the tablet form of them to try. They still taste rank but a lot easier to take. I have heard that they are good for getting rid of water retention.
  • mstifb
    mstifb Posts: 230
    I heard it helps you lower your cholesterol so I would be curious to know if it lowered yours.
  • raeleek
    raeleek Posts: 414 Member
    Vinegar can help cleanse your liver but you REALLY want to dilute it! If you continuously consume it as is you can cause damage to your throat and stomach. Water it down with a cup of warm water and a slice of lemon. It doesn't have any super weight loss powers. Unfortunately weight loss comes down to the old fashioned diet and exercise.
  • traceyjayne1964
    traceyjayne1964 Posts: 130 Member
    I buy the real stuff and add half a cupful to a 2 litre bottle of water and drink it throughout the day.
    I think it works, i certainly seem to lose more weight when im drinking that daily then when im not (if ive run out). Its supposedly a fat burner, speeds up metabolism and has other health benefits.
    I actually like it, it makes quite a refreshing drink when ice cold :smile:
  • mlemonroe2
    mlemonroe2 Posts: 603
    i've never heard of such a thing. i bet if you just eat healthy and exercise, that will work just fine and you wont have to drink vinegar.
  • RAFValentina
    RAFValentina Posts: 1,231 Member
    No, but hard work, exercise and eating better sized portions and of the right stuff will! Use the time fannying about reading nonsense on the internet and in magazines to do more of the afore mentioned activities!
  • RAFValentina
    RAFValentina Posts: 1,231 Member
    Hahaha! *like*
  • RAFValentina
    RAFValentina Posts: 1,231 Member
    Probably because you are drinking more water now (ref adding to water) and feel fuller....

    save your money and drink more water in general and eat well, exercise more.
  • traceyjayne1964
    traceyjayne1964 Posts: 130 Member
    each to their own....in my opinion it works.
    oh and btw, ive always drunk at least 2 litres of water a day anyway.
  • SunflowerRox
    SunflowerRox Posts: 50 Member
    Actually iv researched it and it has terrific health benefits. Its good for rinsing your hair with, fighting off colds. its rich in potassium, regulates blood pressure, helps clearup skin, it does help in weight loss by breaking down fat as well. BONUS! not to mention if you have yeast infection it really helps with the symptoms (iv tried this and it DOES work)
  • witless
    witless Posts: 19
    raw apple cider vinegar( with the mother) has been used for 1000 years as a medicinal
    for some people is very effective as a digestion aid it can help balance your ph
    and help you maintain a active metabolism
    never drink it undiluted
    and never white vinegar
    i use bragg and you can visit there web site here and read about the benefits

    http://bragg.com/products/acv.html?gclid=CJWw7p--nLECFURfTAodbxY8eA
  • stpetegirl
    stpetegirl Posts: 241
    I've read it's great for keeping sinuses cleared up if you consume 2 tbsp a day. I use it with olive oil as a salad dressing.
  • traceyjayne1964
    traceyjayne1964 Posts: 130 Member
    raw apple cider vinegar( with the mother) has been used for 1000 years as a medicinal
    for some people is very effective as a digestion aid it can help balance your ph
    and help you maintain a active metabolism
    never drink it undiluted
    and never white vinegar
    i use bragg and you can visit there web site here and read about the benefits

    http://bragg.com/products/acv.html?gclid=CJWw7p--nLECFURfTAodbxY8eA

    this is the one i use too :smile:
  • Scalesareforthefishes
    Scalesareforthefishes Posts: 92 Member
    Oh I have a very healthy diet and I exercise everyday :laugh:
    I just thought it could help me lose 5 vanity pounds.
    I'm only xx amount of pounds so I'm not overweight or anything looking to loose a huge amount of weight
  • Scalesareforthefishes
    Scalesareforthefishes Posts: 92 Member
    raw apple cider vinegar( with the mother) has been used for 1000 years as a medicinal
    for some people is very effective as a digestion aid it can help balance your ph
    and help you maintain a active metabolism
    never drink it undiluted
    and never white vinegar
    i use bragg and you can visit there web site here and read about the benefits

    http://bragg.com/products/acv.html?gclid=CJWw7p--nLECFURfTAodbxY8eA

    That's the one I use! :D
  • Bob314159
    Bob314159 Posts: 1,178 Member
    Cider vinegar is only about as acidic as Coca Cola, so two tablespoons of the stuff is not going to burn your head off.

    If it makes you feel great and it helps you get rid of water retention, I see no reason to stop.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinegar#Potential_hazards

    Esophageal injury by apple cider vinegar tablets has been reported, and, because vinegar products sold for medicinal purposes are neither regulated nor standardized, they vary widely in content, pH, and other respects.[4] Long-term heavy vinegar ingestion may also cause hypokalemia, hyperreninemia, and osteoporosis.
  • kaajay
    kaajay Posts: 62 Member
    I drink Bragg's ACV dilated with a little apple juice and water. (or you can follow Tone It Up's Meta-D recipe). I noticed a huge difference in my belly's definition (water retention) and I believe it helps with my skin conditions. I sort of stopped and did notice how it benefited, so I'm going back to doing it.
  • gibsy
    gibsy Posts: 112
    Apple cider vinegar is good for you, whether or not it helps with weight loss. Like I said, use it to make your own homemade salad dressing and you can't go wrong!

    I do not understand why anyone would drink it straight when they could just cook with it though. Use it for dressing, sprinkle a little on cooked veggies or rice, whatever. Spoonfuls of straight vinegar though? I dunno if I'd bother when you can just use it as a regular food.

    Check out this article on webMD, it's probably going to answer your question better than anyone here possibly could.

    http://www.webmd.com/diet/apple-cider-vinegar
  • mcarter99
    mcarter99 Posts: 1,666 Member
    I went through a couple bottles of Braggs, doing a small shot once or twice a day. I really believe fermented foods are good for you. But I didn't notice much of anything. I don't think I have issues with blood sugar, though, so that might be part of it.

    That Braggs is WAY more acidic than Coke. I shot it straight but it was harsh.
  • rprussell2004
    rprussell2004 Posts: 870 Member
    i bet if you drink enough of it, you will loose five pounds in the bathroom. In a horrific BM.

    That's worth it right there. Nothing beats pooping on the clock at work!
  • 33neenaj
    33neenaj Posts: 306
    i bet if you drink enough of it, you will loose five pounds in the bathroom. In a horrific BM.

    That's worth it right there. Nothing beats pooping on the clock at work!

    lol

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