VINEGAR OF APPLE — TRUTHS AND MYTHS
Apple cider vinegar is fermented apple juice, but it does not fit all. It is not miraculous as many health professionals advertise.
I will comment in this post what are the indications really proven by scientific work for the use of Apple Vinegar.
Benefits in the oral use
1. Reduces high blood pressure. As apple cider vinegar is rich in potassium it aids the balancing levels of sodium and potassium in our body, reducing blood pressure
2. It improves type II diabetes because it improves the sensitivity of the cell to insulin, which means that the glucose that circulates in the blood is more easily consumed by our body. The circulating glycemia can reduce by up to 40%, which is great for diabetics and difficulties to lose weight.
3. It helps in the treatment of obesity, precisely because of this factor of insulin. Increasing Metabolism. Another factor is that it has a soluble fiber, the pectin that assists the bowel and helps the reduction of cholesterol and triglycerides. Reducing the fat cells in our body.
People who consumed apple cider vinegar for a minimum of 30 days, even lost 4 kilos in that period.
Other benefits do not have serious proven studies.
How to take:
1 tablespoon in 150 ml of water, IMPORTANT: always 1 hour before the main meal.
Contra Indications:
- People with kidney problems, whatever.
- People with serious esophagitis problems, stomach problems such as gastritis or other gastro esophageal disorders.
- People who use medicines for Neurological use such as Epilepsy, Narcolepsy, because the vinegar has a small alcohol content and this can interact with the medicines.
- People with dental problems, such as tooth sensitivity, easily caries, etc. because it contains acetic acid that removes the enamel from the teeth
What is the best apple vinegar to use?
Always it should be diluted in water, and it should be organic with acetic acid concentration between 4 to 6% (this you check on the product label) and it can not be pasteurized or filtered.