Doctors Affirm Health Benefits Of Apple Cider Vinegar

Many people like the idea of using all-natural, non-toxic apple cider vinegar (ACV) as a home remedy for various ailments because it is inexpensive and generally considered safe when used appropriately.

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Vinegar has proven health benefits for some conditions and Hippocrates used vinegar to fight infections, treat wounds, and help alleviate coughs, MedicineNet reported recently.

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) can help you lose a little weight. In a study of overweight adults, those who drank 1 or 2 tablespoons of vinegar diluted in a beverage lost weight more quickly compared to those who did not drink vinegar.

They also reduced belly fat. If your goal is weight loss, drinking a couple of tablespoons of vinegar diluted in warm water may help nudge you in the right direction. However, the cornerstones of any effective weight loss plan are to eat a reduced-calorie diet and to increase your level of physical activity.

ACV is a natural remedy that may help keep blood sugar levels steady. Apple cider vinegar has been proven to help people who have diabetes improve blood sugar levels after a meal, and it improves Hemoglobin A1c level, a measure of blood sugar control for the past several months.

ACV is said to have an anti glycemic effect. Chronically high blood sugar damages tissues and increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and blindness. Have a couple of teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in warm water at mealtimes or use it to make salad dressing to help keep your blood sugar within a healthy range.

ACV is a home remedy that may help improve insulin sensitivity especially if you have type 2 diabetes. Results of studies suggest that vinegar helps reduce insulin levels after you have eaten. Insulin is the hormone the body uses to move sugar from the bloodstream into cells where it is used for energy.

Insulin levels that are too high are dangerous because a condition called insulin resistance may result. This condition makes your body less sensitive to insulin. This, in turn, may lead to the development of type 2 diabetes or if you already have diabetes, it may make the condition worse.

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