Question 1

i've read good things about drinking vinegar water and the health benefits,  then i read it was bad for your liver, so i stopped drinking it. is it good or bad for you, should i not drink it? tyvm

Accepted Answer

Neither one: Drinking vinegar is just a way to drink acid. Assuming moderate amounts and normal kidneys, drinking vinegar will make absolutely no difference in health, good or bad. If you enjoy it, feel free. But you could get nearly the same acid intake with lemonade, which most people would find a lot more tasty! (But beware of the sugar load....)

Question 2

is balsamic vinegar bad for someone with liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Vinegar: There should be no adverse effect of consuming balsamic vinegar by an individual with chronic liver disease.

Question 3

is braggs apple cider vinegar bad for a person with liver problem?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: Yes, it probably is bad to be taken by person with established liver disease.

Question 4

can vinegar damage the liver?

Accepted Answer

No: The other two-carbon molecule, ethanol, is the one that is likely to damage your liver.

Question 5

how to heal the enlarged liver? this enlargement is due to over using of vinegar and there might be other problems that trigger this liver to enlarge

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: There are many causes of enlarged liver and you need to know the cause in order to find the correct treatment. For example if it is a viral hepatitis there may be treatment for that. If it is fatty liver then lowering cholesterol and losing weight would help. See your doctor to find the cause. In the mean time avoid all alcohol and acetaminophen.

Question 6

is apple cider vinegar good for the liver?

Accepted Answer

No good evidence: There is no good evidence that apple cider vinegar helps the liver in any way.  The best summary I can find of the few good studies of apple cider vinegar is at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1785201/

I wouldn't recommend it, especially if you already have liver disease.

Question 7

can i use vinegar (contains 5% acetic acid) in my diet when i am taking accutane? i'm scared that vinegar will be harmful to liver as alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no known interaction between Accutane and vinegar. Vinegar is made from fermented alcohol and sometimes a tiny trace of alcohol (less than 0.5%) may remain. This is not enough to interact with Accutane or harm your liver.

Question 8

can apple cider vinegar cure fatty liver?

Accepted Answer

Fatty liver: Sorry apple cider vinegar won't cure fatty liver.

Question 9

does apple cider vinegar cause stomach or liver damage and what is it good for?

Accepted Answer

Not good for you to: There is no medicinal or nutritional values for vinegar. It is a flavoring juice to be used to cut down on using heavy dressings, so it is a means to cut calories. No immediate harm to stomach or liver if used in moderation.

Question 10

is drinking apple cider vinegar safe to drink if i have stage 4 cirrohsis of the liver?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I believe that Apple cider vinegar dressings should pose no problem for patients with advanced liver disease. Some experts actually suggest it be used as dressing on healthy vegetables and salads. Your pharmacist may be able to validate this for you.

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I've read good things about drinking vinegar water and the health benefits, then i read it was bad for your liver, so i stopped drinking it. is it good or bad for you, should i not drink it? tyvm

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Is balsamic vinegar bad for someone with liver disease?

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Is braggs apple cider vinegar bad for a person with liver problem?

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Can vinegar damage the liver?

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How to heal the enlarged liver? this enlargement is due to over using of vinegar and there might be other problems that trigger this liver to enlarge

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Is apple cider vinegar good for the liver?

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Can i use vinegar (contains 5% acetic acid) in my diet when i am taking accutane? i'm scared that vinegar will be harmful to liver as alcohol.

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Can apple cider vinegar cure fatty liver?

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Does apple cider vinegar cause stomach or liver damage and what is it good for?

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Is drinking apple cider vinegar safe to drink if i have stage 4 cirrohsis of the liver?

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