Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits
Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits
As usual please always seek your doctor's advice.
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The use of apple cider vinegar as a home remedy dates back
for centuries. Over time, it has been used as a cooking ingredient, cleansing
agent, disinfectant and as an ancient remedy for curing a wide variety of
ailments. In recent years, apple cider vinegar has become recognized by many as
a powerful health tonic.
What Is Apple Cider Vinegar?
Apple cider vinegar is comprised of vitamins, mineral salts
and amino acids. The main ingredient, acetic acid, is responsible for vinegar's
bitter taste and strong odour. To make vinegar, apples are pulverized and then
left to ferment. During fermentation, bacteria and yeast enzymes break down the
sugar in the apples to create alcohol. Vinegar is created when the alcohol
continues to ferment. There are two basic kinds of apple cider vinegars. There
is commercially produced vinegar that is found in the cooking aisle of
supermarkets, and there is natural, raw, and sometimes organic, vinegar that is
found in health food stores. In terms of health benefits, it is the raw,
natural variety that should be utilized.
Immune System Booster
There are many factors at work in apple cider vinegar that
may be responsible for the possible boost in immune system health. Chock full
of vitamins and minerals, apple cider vinegar helps provide vital nutrients
that the body may be missing. Raw apple cider vinegar contains anti-fungal,
anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties that can work as immune protectors
against a wide variety of germs. In addition, apple cider vinegar helps balance
pH levels in the body and helps to maintain the body's natural alkaline state.
When the body is alkaline, it is better equipped to stave off colds and other
viruses that thrive in an acidic body. These viruses cannot develop and grow
properly in a body that is alkaline because it is not conducive to the
environment these germs need to survive.
Improve Metabolism And Weight Loss
The use of apple cider vinegar as a weight loss supplement
is nothing new. Weight loss is one of the most common reasons people turn to
apple cider vinegar, and for thousands of years, people have relied on its
health benefits to help trim their waistlines. It is believed that the acetic
acid in the vinegar reacts with foods that are eaten in a way that helps boost iron
absorption. When iron is absorbed at a high rate, oxygen is utilized rather
quickly, and the result is a higher metabolic rate. A higher metabolic rate
leads to increased weight loss as a result of more calories being burned.
Although apple cider vinegar has thousands of supporters who
swear by the weight loss benefits, there are no scientific studies that prove
these claims to be true. Some research over the years has suggested that apple
cider vinegar may have a possible weight loss link, although more studies need
to be conducted.
Improve Digestion
It is the combination of acids and minerals found in apple
cider vinegar that are associated with improved digestion. Though the exact
reason for this is unknown, one popular theory suggests that the acids and
minerals together help prevent bacteria from developing and breeding in the
digestive tract. Bacteria in the digestive tract are a common cause for slowed
digestion and digestive illnesses. An acidic digestive tract is required for
these bacteria to thrive. When the minerals in apple cider vinegar form a bond
with the acids, they become neutralized, which balances out the digestive tract
to become more alkaline.
Remove Toxins
Next to weight loss, detoxification is one of the most
popular reasons why people turn to raw apple cider vinegar. For hundreds of
years, people have relied on apple cider vinegar and its cleansing properties
to remove toxins and impurities form the body. It is believed that apple cider
vinegar assists with detoxification by aiding circulation and boosting the
liver's ability to purge toxins. Once again, it is the acids found in apple
cider vinegar that are believed to be responsible for the cleansing effects. The
acids help to eliminate impurities by binding to free radicals and other toxins
that are stored in the blood, fat cells and organs, and 'pulling them out' of
the body. In addition, apple cider vinegar supplies the body with a large
amount of vitamins, minerals and enzymes, which is essential to a body that is
purging out toxins.
Skin Benefits
Apple cider vinegar is touted as a natural remedy for a wide
variety of skin conditions. From removing warts and freckles to treating acne
and soothing the pain of sunburn, its use as a topical treatment is widespread.
While supporters insist on apple cider vinegar's ability to improve skin
health, there are very few studies that support this popular theory. The few
that have been conducted suggest that although apple cider vinegar may help
with conditions such as shrinking warts, treating lice and dandruff and
eliminating acne, it will not help as quickly or as effectively as traditional
medication.
Control Blood Sugar
Although apple cider vinegar is not as widely known in
health circles for its ability to treat diabetes and lower blood sugar, this is
probably the one area with the most research in the medical field. The
underlying reason for apple cider vinegar's effect on glucose is not yet
understood. However, even conventional doctors cannot deny the results of
numerous studies which suggest that there is a definite correlation among the
two. It is important to note that individuals suffering from Diabetes should
never start an apple cider regimen without a doctor's supervision. The chromium
contained in apple cider vinegar can have an effect on insulin levels, and any
use of apple cider vinegar should be closely monitored by a health care
practitioner.
Lower Blood Pressure And Improve Heart Health
Natural health enthusiasts claim that apple cider vinegar
can have a positive effect on elevated cholesterol levels and high blood
pressure. Not many studies have been performed on the effects apple cider
vinegar may have on high cholesterol. The few that have been performed suggest
that the vinegar may help lower cholesterol, but more research needs to be
conducted. The same thing goes for apple cider vinegar and blood pressure. If
there is in fact a correlation between apple cider vinegar and a decrease in
blood pressure and cholesterol, two of the major factors in heart disease then
it stands to reason that taking apple cider vinegar daily may help to improve
overall heart health.
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