8 Proven Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

It can reduce your blood sugar

People who suffer from type 2 diabetes or hypertension should drink apple cider vinegar every day and avoid refined carbs and sugar. “Apple cider vinegar increases the efficiency of insulin in breaking down sugar, even during a high-carb meal,” says Park.

According to a study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, people who drink apple cider vinegar every day may lower their average daily blood sugar levels. “ACV can prevent insulin resistance, a symptom of pre-diabetes,” said Amy Leigh Mercree, a holistic health expert and the author of Apple Cider Vinegar Handbook.

You should never replace your meds with apple cider vinegar! It should be part of your daily diet. So, talk to your doctor before making any other changes in your lifestyle.

It can improve your heart health

According to some studies, apple cider vinegar can improve your heart health, lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, as well as several other heart disease risk factors. “Apple cider vinegar lowers triglycerides,” says Park. “Triglycerides cause fatty plaque along your arteries and this buildup can lead to a blood flow blockage.”

Moreover, we can say that apple cider vinegar may be a good complementary option for those treating high cholesterol. Of course, as we said before, this doesn’t mean that you have to skip your meds, but you can add this natural product to your diet and enjoy its benefits. 

Both apples and vinegar contain a dietary fiber – also known as pectin – which can help reduce the bad cholesterol levels.