The benefits of taking apple cider vinegar (ACV) include several potential health effects backed by scientific research:
- ACV is high in acetic acid, its active compound responsible for many benefits.
- It has antimicrobial properties that can help kill harmful bacteria.
- ACV may aid blood sugar control and help manage type 2 diabetes by lowering fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c levels.
- It may support weight loss by increasing feelings of fullness and reducing calorie intake.
- Some evidence indicates ACV can lower cholesterol and improve heart health by reducing total and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
- It potentially helps reduce blood pressure, especially in people with type 2 diabetes.
- ACV may improve digestion and support skin health.
- It has been used traditionally for wound cleaning and food preservation.
However, while promising, more research is needed for definitive claims, and medical treatment should not be replaced by ACV. People on blood sugar- lowering medications should consult a doctor before using ACV extensively.
