Why do people use Apple Cider vinegar...
** Diabetes
Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of Apple Cider vinegar health benefits is its effect on blood glucose levels. Several small studies suggest that the vinegar (Apple Cider vinegar and other types) may help reduce blood glucose levels.
For example, a preliminary study by researchers at the State University of Arizona, published in the journal Diabetes Care, considered people with type 2 diabetes. The study participants took either two
tablespoons water or vinegar for Apple Cider with an ounce of cheese before sleeping for two days. The researchers found taking two tablespoons of vinegar before going to sleep had a favourable impact on blood glucose levels the next morning. Before the study, the average level of blood glucose fasting was 137 mg/dL. Decreased 2% cheese and 4% with vinegar, a statistically significant difference. In people with a level of glucose fasting over 130 mg/dL before the study, the vinegar reduces the levels of glucose in 6%. The study was very small and the duration was short, so more research is needed.
Other studies have found that Apple Cider vinegar can reduce the increased post-meal of glucose. The acetic acid in vinegar is thought to slow starch digestion and reduce the Glycemic food index starch. For
for example, a small study compared the effect of vinegar with white bread in the levels of glucose and insulin in blood. The researchers found that those who took vinegar with white bread had low glucose in the blood insulin levels and post-meal and also appeared to increase satiety ratings.
** Weight loss
Apple Cider vinegar has become popular as a "fat burner" and as a natural appetite suppressant. In fact, there is even a diet of vinegar apple cider, which consists of taking one to three teaspoons of vinegar pills before each meal apple cider vinegar or apple cider. The first promoter of Apple Cider vinegar to lose weight was Jarvis, who wrote that people who regularly consume apple cider vinegar would be burning fat instead of storing it. Although some say that the pectin, enzymes, vitamins or potassium can help with weight loss, there is no reliable research showing that Apple Cider vinegar or the combination of seaweed, vinegar of cider Apple and lecithin, vitamin B6 can influence metabolic rate or help us "burn fat" faster than what you would normally.
A small study in 2005 found that those who ate a piece of bread with a small amount of white vinegar felt more full and satisfied than those who ate only bread. It is possible that vinegar can affect satiety, declining food carbohydrates glycemic index in a meal. More research is needed.
** Alkaline acid balance
Some alternative practitioners suggest vinegar of cider Apple as a part of a diet to restore the acid alkaline balance. The theory behind the alkaline diet is that our blood is slightly alkaline, with a normal
level of pH between 7.35 and 7.45. Our diet should reflect this level of pH and is slightly alkaline. All the food we eat, after being digested and metabolized, launch a base acid or alkaline
(bicarbonate) in blood. The food that people tend to cause: grains, meat, dairy products - all produce acid.
The acid alkaline theory advocates believe that a diet high in acid producing food leads to a lack of energy, excessive mucus production, infections, anxiety, irritability, headache, pain nasal congestion and sinus, throat, allergic reactions and makes people prone to conditions such as arthritis and gout. Despite being an acid solution, some Apple Cider vinegar advocates believe it has an alkalizing effect on the body, reason by which one to two tablespoons of water apple cider vinegar is recommended as a daily tonic for health. Although it is a popular remedy, still not been investigated the effectiveness of repair and theory.
** Dandruff
A home remedy for dandruff is to mix 1/4 cup vinegar of cider Apple with 1/4 cup of water. The vinegar solution is designed to restore the restoration of the balance of pH of the scalp and discourage the
overgrowth of malassezia furfur, the fungus of yeast - believed that they trigger dandruff.
The mixture of vinegar is usually poured into a bottle of spray and spritzed the hair and scalp, while avoiding the area of eyes and ears. A towel is then wrapped around the head and left in 15 minutes to an hour. After that, the vinegar in the hair can be washed. Alternative professionals often recommend once to twice per week for dandruff.
** Cholesterol
A 2006 study found that rats fed of acetic acid (the main ingredient in vinegar) significantly reduce total cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Large, human trials are needed to see if the
same results occur in humans.
** Acid reflux
Water apple cider vinegar is a popular home remedy for acid reflux. It has been based on a theory by some practitioners of alternative medicine heartburn and reflux are actually symptoms of
insufficient stomach caused by aging, acid diet poor or overusing antacids or other medications. Alternative professionals often rely on laboratories to perform alternative tests to assess heartburn before any treatment. Critics say that the insufficient stomach or achlorhydria, acid is not a common condition and is not a known cause of acid reflux or heartburn.
Apple Cider vinegar is not recommended as a home for the acid reflux or heartburn remedy, because it can damage the delicate lining of the digestive tract and possibly it could worsen the problem. If you have acid reflux or heartburn, consult a health professional qualified for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
** Acne
Apple Cider vinegar is a home remedy for acne. A typical application is one part apple vinegar with three parts of water and the solution was applied in the Shin. While some people swear by it, use caution because there have been reports of cases of skin damage and burns to use full strength vinegar on the side.
** The blood pressure
Preliminary studies suggest that the acetic acid in Apple Cider vinegar can help lower blood pressure. How it could work is unclear, although some studies suggest that it can increase levels of nitric oxide, a compound that relaxes blood vessels, or body may inhibit an enzyme called angiotensin converting enzyme producing Angiotensin II, a hormone which causes blood vessels to constrict or reduce.?
