Will I be going the healthy way if I chose to lose weight by using ACV, given how strong and acidic it is?
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Will I be going the healthy way if I chose to lose weight by using ACV, given how strong and acidic it is?
For the most part, apple cider vinegar is safe to consume. But, due to its high acidity, there are some potential side effects, like:
Eroding tooth enamel
Irritating your throat and esophagus
Exacerbating acid reflux
Amplifying the blood-sugar-lowering effects of diabetes medication. If you take diabetes medication, talk to your doctor before trying apple cider vinegar for weight loss or any other reason.
Because of its high acidity, drinking a lot of apple cider vinegar can damage your teeth, hurt your throat, and upset your stomach. Though some studies have been promising, there’s still little to prove that drinking apple cider vinegar helps you lose weight.
It may also cause your potassium levels to drop too low. Your muscles and nerves need that nutrient to work the way they should.
Another study of people with type 1 diabetes found that apple cider vinegar slows the rate food and liquids move out of your stomach to your intestines. Slower digestion makes it harder to control your blood sugar level.
It might cause some medications to not work as well. These include diabetes and heart disease drugs as well as diuretics (medicines that help your body get rid of water and salt) and laxatives. And of course, its strong taste might not be for everyone.