Some safety tips first
Apple cider vinegar, like other types of vinegar, is like acid to your body. Don’t drink it straight up!
Instead, you should dilute it. Add one tablespoon (at most 2) of vinegar to a glass of water.
If you don’t, it’ll be too acidic for your esophagus. It’s also easy to breathe it in and send acid to your lungs. According to some people, that feels like having sunburn on your lungs. Just imagine that! In addition, some foods can cancel out the vinegar’s effect. Others may expand it. To be safe, drink the apple cider vinegar on an empty stomach. It’s a great way to start out the day. But probably not so great for a bedtime drink!
Now, here are some amazing things that will truly happen if you drink apple cider vinegar.
1. You’ll get an acetic acid boost
The vinegar is made with a two-step process.
First, bacteria and yeast are added to the apple cider. The sugars in the apples turn into alcohol. It is then further fermented. The alcohol turns into acetic acid.
Acetic acid is a major component of ACV. The acid is often used for medical purposes. Pharmaceutical versions of acetic acid are used to ear canal conditions and others.
Some researches suggest it helps control blood pressure and unclog arteries.
2. You will have a better diabetic diet
Type 2 diabetes is a condition that affects millions worldwide. Diabetics are either unable to produce insulin, or they experience insulin resistance. This means cells don’t respond to insulin the way they should.
Insulin plays a major role in lower blood sugar.
Vinegar was found to improve insulin sensitivity in those with insulin resistance. Even after a high-carb meal, the participants experienced a more significant decrease in blood sugar
3. You can lose some weight
ACV is often touted as a dieting miracle. Unfortunately, this claim is riddled with both myths and facts.
The acetic acid in vinegar works against enzymes in your stomach that digests starch. This may stop you from absorbing the calories from the carbs. And this can probably help with weight loss. A handful of studies support this claim.
4. You will lower the risk of heart disease
Cardiovascular disease includes heart disease and stroke. It is currently the leading cause of death.
There are multiple factors that can lead to cardiovascular disease. Some are genetic or environmentally-induced. Some biological factors though, may be decreased with the help of ACV.
5. You will absorb more nutrients from your food
Your stomach is usually at a pH level of 1.0 to 2.0. And now, that is really acidic. To put things into perspective, white distilled vinegar is a 2.4. Battery acid is around 1. Thankfully this acid stays in your stomach (unless there are problems such as acid reflux).
This uberly acidic environment is what sterilizes the digestive tract and kills the microbes. When the acid level falls, unfriendly bacteria may start to multiply. On the light side, this can lead to bloating and indigestion. And decreased absorption of vitamins and minerals.
17 Things That Will Happen If You Drink Apple Cider Vinegar Daily