Question 1

I'm a 30 year old man.  what are the health benefits of drinking apple cider vinegar daily?

Accepted Answer

Apple cider vinegar is one of the most popular folk remedies, in fact entire books have been written about it. It's many uses include treating heartburn, many infections (like sinus, ear & yeast infections), acne & other skin conditions.It may help treat diabetes, hypertension & high cholesterol.Research is limited but does support many uses.It is safe and inexpensive.See comments for more info:.

Question 2

Medically, does drinking apple cider vinegar have any benefits?

Accepted Answer

Apple cider vinegar or any other vinegar isn't needed for good health, nor for life in general. Apple cider vinegar is not an FDA approved medication, so its effects and side effects are mostly uncertain (due to a lack of clear research). As with everything else in life, too much can become a bad thing. That means a little bit of any vinegar a day might be fine, but taking a lot can hurt the body.

Question 3

Are there benefits to taking apple cider vinegar everyday? if so what are they and the dosage?

Accepted Answer

If you believed the claims made for this ancient stuff, you would be reading uncritically. Scientific medicine has much more to offer; if you choose to supplement, get with somebody who really knows evidence-based holistic practice.

Question 4

I need to know more on the benefits of acidophilus capsules and apple cider vinegar?

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Over what period of time have you noted the swelling--minutes or months, and what are your underlying medical problems (alcohol, liver &/or gut disease). As to your question: There is considerable value to probiotics like Acidophilus (see prior HealthTap answers on the subject); not so much with apple cider vinegar, for anything.

Question 5

I've heard apple cider vinegar has many health benefits. is this true? what are these benefits?

Accepted Answer

Vinegar, including apple cider vinegar, lowers post-prandial glycemia by 20%. This appears to be due to vinegars effect of slowing gastric emptying. Just 2 teaspoons before meals is the effective dose. **Avoid vinegar pills as they have been associated with esophageal injury....their pH and contents are not standardized. Avoid large dose of apple cider vinegar as  it can cause hypokalemia.

Question 6

What are the benefits of drinking a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar daily? old timers swear by it for good health.

Accepted Answer

in a glass of water and not taken straight if a person has stomach issues, as it is acidic in nature. You may want to discuss this with your doctor to see if you can benefit from this or not. It's not for everyone, and if you are taking medications, you definitely should run it past your doctor first to make sure it's for you.

Question 7

Are there any weight loss benefits of store bought apple cider vinegar?

Accepted Answer

The claims for apple cider have limited proof, & it is an acidic irritant to the esophagus & interacts with various supplements & medications, leading to low potassium level (hypokalemia) and subsequent risks of: sudden death from abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia), low heart rate (bradycardia) with cardiovascular collapse, acute respiratory failure & death.

Question 8

What are the benefits of drinking apple cider vinegar using just warm or hot water daily?

Accepted Answer

mixed w/water can be used to help reflux symptoms.  Beyond that it does not need to be used daily.  Be sure to purchase apple cider vinegar "with the mother."  This means that it is not strained to make it look clear but contains the fiber and its nutrition as well.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

Effectiveness of apple cider vinegar for reflux? was taking famotidine - gave me headaches. other benefits? is capsule form as effective as liquid?

Accepted Answer

Like many natural therapies, there is no formal research i know of on apple cider vinegar for reflux, but many find it effective. On this website 21 of 23 who tried it report it effective: http://earthclinic.Com/cures/heartburn.Html & people find it useful for many other things. But this is symptomatic & it is more important to address the cause- seehttp://www.Healthy-eating-politics.Com/gerd.Html.

Question 10

Is it okay for an 83 years old man to drink apple cider vinegar to lower his blood pressure? wont it hurt his stomach when he drinks it?

Accepted Answer

Apple cider vinegar? Yuk. Why would you take that? It has not been shown to have beneficial health effects, and may cause gastric problems. To lower blood pressure, instead use things that are supported by a tremendous amount of scientific evidence that they work and are safe!  Diet, exercise, and medications approved by the FDA.

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Medically, does drinking apple cider vinegar have any benefits?

Are there benefits to taking apple cider vinegar everyday? if so what are they and the dosage?

I need to know more on the benefits of acidophilus capsules and apple cider vinegar?

I've heard apple cider vinegar has many health benefits. is this true? what are these benefits?

What are the benefits of drinking a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar daily? old timers swear by it for good health.

Are there any weight loss benefits of store bought apple cider vinegar?

What are the benefits of drinking apple cider vinegar using just warm or hot water daily?

Effectiveness of apple cider vinegar for reflux? was taking famotidine - gave me headaches. other benefits? is capsule form as effective as liquid?

Is it okay for an 83 years old man to drink apple cider vinegar to lower his blood pressure? wont it hurt his stomach when he drinks it?

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