Overview
Apple cider vinegar is fermented juice from crushed apples. Like apple juice, apple cider vinegar may contain various vitamins and minerals, as well as dietary fiber. Apple cider vinegar may also contain acetic acid and citric acid. But it can be hard to know exactly what's in some apple cider vinegar products. In the U.S., there's no real definition of what a product must contain to be called apple cider vinegar. For this reason, the amount of each component of apple cider vinegar may vary from product to product.
Apple cider vinegar is used for obesity, diabetes, problems related to hair and skin, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
In foods, apple cider vinegar is used as a flavoring agent.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): There is no good evidence to support using apple cider vinegar for COVID-19. Follow healthy lifestyle choices and proven prevention methods instead.
Apple cider vinegar is the fermented juice of crushed apples. It contains acetic acid and nutrients such as B vitamins and vitamin C. Apple cider vinegar might help lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes by changing how foods get absorbed from the gut. Apple cider vinegar might prevent the breakdown of some foods.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Consuming apple cider vinegar in food amounts is LIKELY SAFE. Apple cider vinegar is POSSIBLY SAFE for most adults when used as a medicine, short-term. Apple cider vinegar is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth in large amounts, long-term. Consuming large amounts of apple cider vinegar long-term might lead to problems such as low levels of potassium.
When applied to the skin: Apple cider vinegar is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when applied to the skin. Applying apple cider vinegar to the skin has been reported to cause chemical burns even after one use.
Special Precautions
and Warnings
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if apple cider vinegar is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Diabetes: Apple cider vinegar might lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Watch for signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and monitor your blood sugar carefully if you have diabetes and use apple cider vinegar.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of apple cider vinegar depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for apple cider vinegar. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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