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Is it ok to drink small amounts of unpasteurized apple cider vinegar during pregnancy?

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Dr. Harold Mandel answered

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Maybe not: There may be concerns regarding harmful bacteria of unpasteurized foods and safety for pregnant women. Food-borne illnesses can be carried in unpasteurized juices. It's possible the acetic acid in vinegar may protect against this but there is little evidence for this. So why take a chance!

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/5/2015

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