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Research, to date, supports the use of apple cider vinegar for a number of ailments including the following:
Diabetes
A 2007 study demonstrated that diabetics who took apple cider vinegar had lower glucose levels than those who did not. In fact, when participants took two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before they went to bed, they lowered their glucose levels by 4%-6%.
In another study, conducted by Arizona State University, participants who drank apple cider vinegar had a 34% lower blood glucose level after a meal than the control group. Sadly, most people with diabetes do not take apple cider vinegar.
Cholesterol
Medscape General Medicine reported a 2006 study that showed the effectiveness of apple cider vinegar in increasing good cholesterol levels. Animal research supports the fact that this vinegar can control both triglycerides and cholesterol.
Cancer
Apple cider vinegar may kill cancer cells or retard their growth. According to one study, consuming organic apple cider vinegar also decreased the risk of esophageal cancer. In clinical trials, pectin, contained in apple cider vinegar, has been shown to slow the growth of cancerous cells within the prostate. Apple cider vinegar cleanses the colon, which also supports a healthy prostate.
Weight Loss
Vinegars of all kinds have been used for a very long time as a weight-loss aid because they help make you feel full.
A study found that participants who ate a piece of bread with apple cider vinegar felt fuller than those who ate the bread alone.
In another study, overweight Japanese participants were grouped based on body weight, body mass indexes and waist size. Members of each group drank 30 ml, 15 ml or 0 ml of this vinegar per day for 12 weeks. The people who drank 30 ml and 15 ml, had lower BMI, waist circumference and visceral fat than those in the control group who did not drink apple cider vinegar.
It’s the ability to block starch that can help you lose weight. Carol Johnston, associate director of the School of Nutrition and Health Promotion at Arizona State University, explains, “If you’re interfering with the digestion of starch, less is being broken down into calories in the bloodstream. Over time, that might cause a subtle effect on weight.”
Blood Pressure
Research suggests that apple cider vinegar may lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. The potassium in this vinegar helps to balance sodium levels in the body, which keeps blood pressure steady. In addition, apple cider vinegar also contains magnesium, which helps to relax blood vessel walls, resulting in a lowering of blood pressure.
More Uses
Other recent findings suggest that apple cider vinegar may be useful in killing head lice, reversing the effects of aging, reducing acne, relieving allergies, reducing heartburn and easing digestion.
Apple cider vinegar is a healthy hair rinse, can be applied to sunburn, can be used to remove stains from teeth, and is useful for fast-acting relief of insect bites.
If you are interested in finding out all of the ways that apple cider vinegar can change your health and the health of your family members, go to the next page where we share everything we know about the countless benefits of this amazing substance, such as the 5 ways to pamper and care for your skin.
