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Apple cider vinegar must have one of the best publicists in the power foods business. It has become an all-natural star of sorts as people, sites and publications herald apple cider vinegar gummies benefits or the proven benefits apple cider vinegar or maybe more specifically apple cider vinegar benefits for stomach issues. We’re not about to call anyone a liar. In fact, WellWell looked into the menu of purported apple cider vinegar benefits, some with limited scientific support, and came up with the following list. So, take a gander. It might do some good.
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Acetic acid not only gives vinegar its strong sour smell and flavor, it may also be responsible for its numerous benefits. Cider vinegars, in fact, contain 5–6 percent acetic acid. Organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar also contains an intriguing component called mother. No, it’s not your typical mother but rather a collection of protein strands, enzymes and friendly bacteria all of which give this vinegar its murky appearance. Some believe mother is responsible for most of its health benefits, although there is no research yet to support this.
A light spritz of apple cider vinegar and water onto a scalp may be just what’s needed to battle back flakes, itchiness, and irritation. It’s possible that the acetic acid in vinegar may shift that scalp’s pH, making it less attractive for yeast to take hold. And if yeast is kept at bay, so too will dandruff.
While definitive proof is still lacking, diluted vinegar may just help improve someone’s digestion, particularly when it comes helping with chronic autoimmune conditions like ulcerative colitis (UC). The process apparently worked on UC mice, lowering their colin inflammation and increasingly the healthy bacteria in their gut.
Apple cider vinegar could be the ticket to deal with rapid blood sugar spikes that come after a carb-heavy meal. One small study reported that apple cider vinegar reduced post-meal blood sugar levels by about half in healthy patients. Another research effort found apple cider vinegar help people with diabetes or insulin issues balance their blood-sugar levels.
People have been using apple cider vinegar, among other types, to kill germs for centuries. Today, it works best in battling back germs in food preparation, while registering mixed results at best when it comes to fighting germs in people. That doesn’t mean it isn’t worth a try as it is safe to consume.
There is now endless research reporting that apple cider vinegar will help someone lose weight loss. One study, in fact, claims that consuming just two tablespoons a day for three months could help trim nearly four pounds. Other reports indicate that apple cider vinegar can also help someone feel full or sated, which supported weight loss.
Apple cider vinegar can reduce the risk of heart disease thanks to its ability to lower levels of cholesterol and triglyceride levels. The vinegar’s high level of alpha-linolenic acid is particularly good at reducing the risk of heart disease in women. It may also reduce blood pressure levels, which is another boom in battling cardiovascular disease.
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