Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider vinegar has been utilized as a well-being tonic for a huge number of years. Research indicates it has numerous medical advantages. Some people suggest dabbing a bit of apple cider vinegar on acne or using it to fight skin aging. Other studies suggest that it can help you feel full, but so does the glass of water you dilute it in.

"It will dry out a pimple, but it's not an anti-aging method," says dermatologist Dr. Marie Jhin, a spokeswoman for the American Academy of Dermatology. "It might fade dark spots, or maybe you could use it as a skin toner, if you dilute it a great deal. But I wouldn't recommend it. We have much more effective and safe methods today than this."

Apple Cider Vinegar has a lot of beneficial uses indeed.

Other Health Benefits

In addition to promoting weight and fat loss, apple cider vinegar has several other benefits:

• Lowers blood sugar and insulin - When consumed with a high-carb meal, apple cider vinegar has been shown to significantly lower blood sugar and insulin levels after eating.
• Improves insulin sensitivity - One study in people with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes found that adding vinegar at a high-carb meal improved insulin sensitivity by 34% .
• Lowers fasting blood sugar - In a study in people with type 2 diabetes, those who took apple cider vinegar with a high-protein evening snack had twice the decrease in fasting blood sugar as those who didn’t.
• Improves PCOS symptoms - In a small study of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who took vinegar for 90–110 days, 57% resumed ovulation, likely due to improved insulin sensitivity.
• Decreases cholesterol levels - Studies in diabetic and normal rats and mice found that apple cider vinegar increased “good” HDL cholesterol. It also reduced “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
• Lowers blood pressure - Animal studies suggest that vinegar may decrease blood pressure by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for constricting blood vessels.
• Kills harmful bacteria and viruses: Vinegar fights bacteria that can cause food poisoning, including E. coli. In one study, vinegar reduced numbers of certain bacteria by 90% and some viruses by 95%.

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