Brief Introduction
I can't tell you wether you should or shouldn't drink it or mix it into teas or waters for your own benefits, but personally I find it beneficial. The taste really isn't bad when mixed into a water or tea drink either. So what are the pros and cons?
Pros
Personally I use it as a detox, but it has many uses for many people. Some of those are:
High in acetic acid and can kill many types of bacteria.
Lowers blood sugar which can be beneficial to diabetics.
Can help lose weight and lower cholesterol (reduce risk of heart disease).
Cons
Personally I haven't had any of these issues except possibly the low blood sugar levels, but I'm a "diabetic" that has regulated my own blood sugar without medication for about 1.5 years now and I have no issues with that. Here is the possible side effects that I have seen listed (most of these are from extreme over usage and not periodic and occasional usage):
Tissue damage.
Lowers potassium levels in the body.
High acidity may lower bone density, damage teeth, and give you a sore throat.
Can apparently interact with certain drugs and lower blood sugar.
How I mix it
I use a half liter bottle of water and a sugar-free flavor pack when I want to drink apple cider vinegar, the measurements aren't exact, but I'd say I use about 1 oz of apple cider vinegar per half liter bottle of water. The flavor pack masks most of the vinegar taste and I get the benefits that I want. I usually only drink these 3-4 times per week.
ACV is quite amazing. Let's start with:
Find out if you are producing the correct amount of stomach acidIf I may I'll add to the conversation. Thank you for bringing this up @clayboyn :)
Personally, being an experienced old guy, I have eaten an ayurvedic diet on and off since 1990, with bouts of raw vegan, now and then, in between.
Lots of free videos on YouTube from Dr Jon Douillard and here's the source for the stomach acid test:
https://lifespa.com/diy-stomach-acid-test-address-occasional-heartburn-3-easy-steps/
Thanks for the additional info @bilbop. It's funny because I always had acid re-flux growing up and when I started drinking water it wen't away. :)
You're welcome, bro:) It's good to drink water to keep your body hydrated and a great remedy for many common complaints. I'm glad it aided you and that you are aware that it helped.
Man, lately your posts are total syncronicity. Seems each one, I have had experience with/in and inspire me to blog 'em.
That's what happens when you search for answers all your life.
But with my one hunt one peck typing style it's a long row to hoe. Just kidding, not quite that bad :)
Don't forget, you're awesome @bilbop, and we all appreciate your encouragement and wisdom that you share here!
Thank you, bro. A tip of me hat to you, as I appreciate yours as well.
We play off each other quite well as teammates, except it keeps killing us :D
Honestly I was torn on that last one, squeezing them wasn't right and scraping them wasn't right, I knew one of them was going to kill us, but I just took the 50/50 shot. Obviously the ideal way to remove them is with tweezers pinching the head not the torso, but scraping them leaves pieces in your skin and draws more blood. It was a hard choice.
From the I Ching, book of changes: The fox jumps across the creek, getting his tail wet. There is no blame :)
papa-pepper said we were slackin but he's the mad scientist that created LIMEZ II and knows the only antidote is super hot chilies in cheese. Now we know. lol
And he's a kind man, not ruthless and we'll be back soon.
Maybe back to the lab at Clayboyn's Wizardry Lotions 'n Potions Apothecary and Farmacy
for some FitWit and Thinkin' Cap Grease ;)
This is good info!!! I drink some every day.
I was drinking it every day, now I drink it more like every other day. It helps me for sure!
beautiful stuff... go raw and unfiltered for an extra kick of goodness!
Ya this is definitely filtered. I couldn't find any unfiltered locally, but I have a few natural stores further out and I'll be getting some next time I go.
I enjoy a couple of tablespoons of Braggs ACV in a glass of water in the morning and before bed. Fantastic energy boost too!
I need to get some more of the "good stuff" lol.
Just wanted to add for certain people who suffer from things like interstitial cystitis the acidity can be AWFUL. I used to drink it every single day and tried it again recently and omg....hellish pain for days. :) But IC sufferers are rare so for most people I do think it's great.
:( That sucks, but thanks for raising awareness.
It does. I had to cut out many things that are actually super healthy. It annoys me. haha Hopefully one day I can drink it again. ^_^ Thanks for the informative blog. :)
Funny, my sister the fitness nut of the family just put me on this 2 days ago.
I was in a spin class earlier tonight and could smell it seeping out of my pores.
:) You get used to it.
I just hope the two lovely ladies flanking me in class do.