Apple cider vinegar?

[TheVolturi]

Does anyone use this for health purposes? Been reading about it and bought some to try but blimey it doesn't taste good to drink even mixed with a full glass of water! Is it worth taking?

Yes one of my worst IBS issues was absolutely foul gas. It's humiliating to even write about but I was at the point where I was embarrassed to be at work, was starting to not go out because of it etc. It was constant and absolutely foul. Literally not had a single whiff since starting ACV.

@Ifailed

The 'apple' is superfluous, cider is made from apples.

Cider is also made from pears so not superfluous at all!

My husband has it in water with a straw every morning. He used to get really loud stomach rumblings after every meal that sounded awful. They've completely stopped since he started with the ACV.

The main benefits are re IBS type symptoms and blood glucose spikes.

I just read up on the difference between pure ACV and just cider vinegar. Some cider vinegars have cheap ingredients you don't want, like other fruits and glucose syrups. It's the apples and their prebiotic effect that are meant to provide the benefits, apparently.

Check the labels, basically.

I've recently started taking the capsules (so no taste) to help with gut health and also because I'm told they're good for helping with menopausal symptoms. Haven''t been taking them for more than a week so a bit early to say whether they've made a difference but I'll keep taking them.

“It’s alkalising/detoxing” No. It’s acetic ACID. That’s the total opposite of alkaline. It definitely doesn’t ‘cleanse your liver’ either, as no one food can detox you like that.

Blood glucose control? There’s some initial research on this, but it’s generally on rats with a tiny sample size. So, maybe it can help manage blood sugar levels a tiny bit, but that doesn’t mean it can prevent or cure diabetes.

Gut health? ACV can actually cause or exacerbate heartburn or nausea, especially on an empty stomach. The probiotic properties of ACV are minimal at best, so if you’re after some good bacteria maybe look towards foods like yoghurt, kimchi, kombucha or miso instead. (Please note that these foods aren’t necessary for a healthy gut but can help)
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“It’s a miracle weight loss tool” nope it’s not! Research is pretty inconclusive on this, and while there were some suggestions that it can suppress hunger, it does that by making you nauseous, which is why I don’t recommend trying that. .

Overall: ACV is great as a salad dressing, but as a supplement it’s not really worth it, We love the idea of these special ‘miracle’ foods but honestly there’s no such thing! Thanks to Dr Oz‘s stupid show and celebrities with more money than sense for making this post necessary

Taken from @pixienutrition Instagram (a registered nutritionist (RNutr) (MSc) and qualified ACT therapist specialising in intuitive eating, disordered eating, and body image)

Cider is also made from pears

That's called perry.

Who knew a vinegar thread could be so controversial.

@Ifailed

Cider is also made from pears

That's called perry.

Best you tell these manufacturers and all the others they’re labelling their products wrong (although I agree, technically it is perry)

@Moooooooooooooooooo, agree that some manufacturer's marketing uses the term "pear cider", just goes to show you shouldn't trust adverts to tell the truth.

I put it on a few prawns wirh a dash of lime juice and a few chopped lettuce leaves as a snack.
(Lol at the toe treatment -gotta try that (tho’ my go yo has been advice years ago on MN to use Vick which definitely also works.)

I like a splash in some fizzy water, along with half a ginger shot - it’s my go to grown up drink when I’m not drinking alcohol - it has a bit of a ‘kick’ to it which I like!

Maybe just drink kombucha? It's much nicer!

How do you use it on manky toes??

Just dab it on with cotton wool, morning and evening and let it dry in.

I use it to remove product build-up from my hair. One part to 9 parts water - so 10 ml with 90 ml water - once a week poured over dry hair in the shower, rinsed and followed with my usual shampoo and conditioner. I have fine hair that gets lank otherwise and it leaves it shinier too, Not exactly a health use, obviously!

Also meant to say that I’ve been doing it for about 20 years, so know that it doesn’t dry out/damage my hair.

DH drinks it mixed with hot water and honey for acid reflux. It helps.

@Damnloginpopup

Shot glass. Down it.

Don’t drink it neat, it will damage your tooth enamel!

I have a bottle of acv with the mother (I always think that sounds quite creepy, this blob 'mother' with special powers bobbing about in my vinegar bottle) and just use it in salad dressings.

I've taken the capsules for a while now, within a few days of not taking I feel a difference digestive wise and my skin is so much better taking it. Well worth it.

It's like magic. I take it in capsule form but I also used it on my dc's verruca and wart (in liquid form) and it cleared them up within a week too.

Mix Apple cider vinegar, olive oil and a spoonful of wholegrain mustard together and pour over sausages and cook in the oven, or pour over veggies and roast in the oven - delicious!