Apple cider vinegar: benefits and side effects

Last Updated on December 6, 2022 by Dr. Saqib Mueed

What is apple cider vinegar

It is the squeezed apple, yet adding yeast transforms the sugar in the juice into liquor. Microorganisms transform the liquor into acidic corrosiveness. That is the thing that gives vinegar its harsh taste and solid smell.

Microscopic organisms you may find in a container of apple juice vinegar, is the thing that makes it sound. These things are probiotic, which means they may give your stomach related framework a lift, however there isn’t sufficient examination to back up different cases. ^[1]Apple cider vinegar – Wikipedia

List of apple cider vinegar uses

• Lower blood sugar
• Preservation of food
• Make salad vinaigrette
• Make all the purpose cleaner
• Relieve sore throat
• Face toner
• Trapping fruit flies
• Boil better eggs
• Used in pickles
• Washing fruits and vegetables
• Brushing teeth
• Bath
• Hair rinse
• Treatment of dandruff
• Sauces
• Soup
• Making cakes
• Hot drinks
• Mouthwash
• Treatment of acne
• Get rid of warts
• A natural deodorant
• Dish detergent
• Get rid of fleas
• Brings down glucose levels.
• Develops insulin affectability.
• Decreases stomach fat.
• Brings down cholesterol ^[2]https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334735708_Apple_Cider_Vinegar_Health_Benefits_and_unwanted_effects ^[3]https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334735708_Apple_Cider_Vinegar_Health_Benefits_and_unwanted_effects

Possible side effects of apple cider vinegar

Tooth rot

An individual can get tooth rot assuming excessive intake of acidic food sources, Like all vinegars, apple juice vinegar is acidic. The danger of tooth rot is most elevated when an individual consistently burns-through undiluted apple juice vinegar. Weakening the vinegar or devouring it as a feature of a feast diminishes this danger.

Low potassium

Apple juice vinegar causes low potassium levels. The clinical name for low potassium is hypokalemia. An individual with gentle hypokalemia might not have any side effects. In any case, moderate or extreme hypokalemia can cause muscle shortcoming and loss of motion, which can influence many pieces of the body.

Gastrointestinal issues

• Many individuals suggest vinegar as a characteristic weight reduction arrangement. It eases back the rate at which food leaves the stomach, which can stimulate hunger.
• In any case, keeping food in the stomach can cause undesirable secondary effects. The potential for vinegar to control the craving, numerous members revealed sensations of sickness and acid reflux subsequent to drinking vinegar with breakfast.
• Due to the sharpness, drinking undiluted apple juice vinegar can likewise deteriorate side effects in individuals with stomach related issues, for example, stomach ulcers or heartburn.

Skin consumes

Skin reaction can occur due to excessive use of acid vinegar.  ^[4]Safety and side effects of apple vinegar intake and its effect on metabolic parameters and body weight: a systematic review | SpringerLink ^[5]Apple Cider Vinegar: Potential Uses, & Side Effects – PharmEasy Blog

What is acid reflux

Acid reflux is a typical condition, where corrosiveness from the stomach spills up into the throat. It normally happens because of the ring of muscle at the lower part of the throat becoming debilitated.

Acid reflux causes side effects, for example, GERD and a horrendous desire for the rear of the mouth. It might simply be an incidental aggravation for certain individuals, however for other people, it tends to be a serious, deep rooted issue. ^[6]Acid Reflux Disease Symptoms, Causes, Tests, and Treatments (webmd.com)

Does apple cider vinegar calm acid reflux?

There is many opinions about this. some peoples claims that it effective if proper use and give calm in acid reflex on the other hand many people oppose this statement that it creates more digestive issue. so, that it depends on person to person. 

Is it safe to utilize apple juice vinegar for heartburn?

• As a rule, the danger of utilizing apple juice vinegar for indigestion is insignificant. Many individuals drink it every day for glucose control, weight reduction, and more without encountering unfriendly impacts. 
• For certain individuals, apple juice vinegar aggravates acid reflux. The people who have an exceptionally bothered food line might encounter further consuming and disturbance in the wake of drinking vinegar.
• Individuals who wish to attempt apple juice vinegar for gentle reflux can blend between a teaspoon and a tablespoon of the vinegar into a glass of water. Taking this previously or after dinners might diminish heartburn side effects in certain individuals. ^[7]https://reflux-gastro-oesophagien.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Vinaigre-de-cidre-et-reflux-gastrique.pdf ^[8]Is apple cider vinegar effective for reducing heartburn symptoms related to gastroesophageal reflux disease? (asu.edu)

How to use apple juice vinegar to treat heartburn?

• You might have a go at utilizing apple juice vinegar to calm heartburn manifestations, but there’s not a guarantee that it will work. It is an idea that at home this cure will helps us to balance the pH of our stomach by adjusting corrosiveness of the stomach.
• It is by and large acknowledged as protected to burn-through a limited quantity of apple juice vinegar. Weaken it with water and can utilize. 
• Many individuals find the flavor of apple juice vinegar to be sharp or harsh. You might consider adding honey to the answer for taste.
• You can only use apple vinegar soon after meal is is more beneficial than if you utilize it in empty stomach. 

Reviewed by:
Dr. Shafaat Yar Khan  (Ph.D.) 
Medical University of Vienna, Austria 
Present: University of Sargodha, Pakistan

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