Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a type of vinegar made by the fermentation of apple cider. During this process, sugar in the apple cider is broken down by bacteria and yeast into alcohol and then into vinegar. Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid (like other types of vinegar) and some lactic, citric and malic acids.

Unlike white vinegar, apple cider vinegar is a light yellow-brown color and is often sold unfiltered and unpasteurized with a dark, cloudy sediment called mother of vinegar (consisting mainly of acetic acid bacteria) settled at the bottom of the bottle.

Unfiltered and unpasteurized apple cider vinegar is sold in health food stores, online and in some grocery stores.


Apple cider vinegar pros
• One of the best pros of apple cider vinegar is that it is mostly made out of apple, therefore it contains vitamins, and mineral salts, which means it does not contain potentially dangerous drugs/chemicals.
• Drinking diluted apple cider vinegar helps with sore throats.
• You can use apple cider vinegar to cook. (salad dressing among a few other things)
• It can also be used as a skin toner and beauty treatment.
• Drinking a few spoons of apple cider vinegar before dinner can help you loose weight.
• Reduce blood sugar levels.
• Remove difficult stains.
• Helps relief arthritis discomfort.

Apple cider vinegar cons
• Although apple cider vinegar is known for its many pros, it is also its biggest con. This is because ones people hear of its many uses, they usually do not carefully research it before taking it, and therefore it could be dangerous.
• Apple cider vinegar has an awful taste.
• Apple cider vinegar contains various acids that can be harmful if it is not diluted before usage.
• If it is use to often for long periods of time, it can lead to lower levels of potassium and lower bone density.
• If you use medication wile drinking apple cider vinegar, it can interfere with your medications.
• Because apple cider vinegar is very easy to purchase, some apple cider brands may contain harmful chemical that can be dangerous for your body.
• Although many people use apple cider vinegar for various things, there is no exact proof from clinical studies regarding how apple cider vinegar manages to do all it does. In other words, apple cider has no scientific back up.