Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits

I've never heard of a connection between acid reflex and apple cider vinegar but I do have a friend who is now off ALL reflex meds because she started taking aloe vera juice. Just thought is mention it.

I work in food science, and we do hear a few anecdotal things about using certain acidic foods, but there doesn't seem to be clear clinical data. For many people, the idea of adding acid to an acid stomach doesn't make sense. In fact, there is considerable opinion that our diets are excessively acidic as it is, and that we need more alkaline foods.

Beyond that, there is little evidence that adding pills to our diets is particularly beneficial. The absorption rate is so low for most pills (prescription, vitamin, other supplements) that it's quite doubtful that the pills would dissolve in your stomach anyway. The percentage of pills that pass through the digestive system entirely without being absorbed is extremely high. (You can do an internet search on things like pills being caught in septic systems and sewage treatment plants, and actually getting into the water supply of many municipalities. Ask anyone in the septic pumping business, and they'll tell you. I don't want to be more graphic than you are in the mood for, but let's just say that these pills are not being washed down the drain on purpose. They've been swallowed by people intending to get the benefit!)

There is at least one patented supplement for digestive health that is not in pill form and which contains a variety of beneficial ingredients including soluble and insoluble fiber as well as digestive herbs and enzymes. We've seen great benefit from this for all kinds of digestive issues, from reflux and Barrett's esophagus problems to lower GI issues such as Crohn's, IBS, diverticulitis and ulcerative colitis. It's not an overnight fix especially if someone has had difficulty for a while - healing takes some time. But it's highly successful. Food patents are extremely difficult to get, but they indicate that safety, efficacy and uniqueness have been proven.

Why would adding an acid (vinegar is acetic acid) to acidic gastric juices (primarily hydrochloric acid) reduce acid reflux?

Like every other so-called "miracle" food, apple cider vinegar has some health benefits when ingested in moderation, because it's a food. And like any food, if ingested in excess, it can be detrimental to your health.

Use common sense. Eat real food, in reasonable amounts. If you notice that a particular food makes your symptoms worse, stop eating it.

Hey there:

I just started taking apple cider vinegar, but not in pill form. If you choose to take this stuff, it is best to take it in its liquid form, and with "mother" included. The "mother" in apple cider vinegar parlance refers to the enzymes that are present in this particular type of vinegar and are filled with vitamins and minerals. So, if you choose to take this, make sure it's in liquid form, with the "mother".

This being said, the taste is absolutely dreadful!!!!! I was smiling a little when your post asked what the benefits are. Aside from the health benefits ACV provides, you will come up with some humorous faces as you try to swallow the stuff down. So, here's how I do it. You would do best to do a tsp or so of this stuff between 1-3 times a day, but do it with a chaser of a sweet juice, like apple juice, or maybe even a tsp of honey. Makes it a little easier to choke it down.

As for whether folks with acid reflux should take the stuff, I too have acid reflux, and have had no adverse effects. If you feel more comfortable, you might speak with a gastroenterologist.

Here's a website I brought in for you to read: http://authoritynutrition.com/6-proven-health-benefits-of...

Best,

E.

There is some evidence that ACV can be used to help control blood sugar. That's about it. All other benefits (clear up acne, help you lose weight, help with acid reflux, cure cancer, make you look like a supermodel, etc.) are unproven and highly unlikely. If there were to be some benefit (i.e., blood sugar control), I would think you would have to consume a decent portion of actual ACV in its actual form, not as some strange dried out capsule. That, however, is just speculation on my part.

ACV is tasty in salad dressings and can add a lovely brightness to many foods.

ACV is supposed to have a slew of health benefits, but my (uneducated) guess is that like most things, it's better to use it in its actual form than a pill. it would make life so much easier if we could really get nutritional benefits in one easy to swallow capsule, but that's rarely the case. we've evolved thus far eating actual substance and it's still how our bodies are hardwired.
i haven't heard of ACV being good for reflux. my instinctive reaction is 'an acidic vinegar for acid reflux????' but i certainly don't know for sure. but if i were to try this, i'd do a quarter of a cup in warm water for a week and see how it goes. on the other hand if you want to do the pills, i doubt they'd hurt you any. if you do, please post your results, i'd be interested to hear.
i don't have reflux, and i did do the ACV thing every morning for a while just because i heard such great stuff about it. i disliked it so much that i didn't stick with it, though. didn't notice anything particularly marvelous in the two weeks or so that i tried it.
khairete
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It is beneficial, however, if you have continuous heartburn, you would benefit more from taking medicine such as Prilosec. Simple heartburn it will help, but anything more you need medicine.

Never heard of that although apple cider vinegar has a lot of benefits.

We use it in salad dressings but I would not buy the hype of the pills.

I have read in many places about apple cider preventing acid reflux. First I tried putting 1 or 2 tablespoons in a glass of water. I managed to stay with it for a couple of weeks. The burning in my throat and indigestion got worseto the point I was so uuncomfortable I quit.

I bought the pills but haven't tried them yet. I'm waiting for a less stressful time to try them. Let me know how they work for you.

If you want something natural try DGL Ultra. I use it & have had great results. You can get it at vitamin stores, whole foods and I have started ordering it on amazon. I like the german chocolate flavored one.

I wouldn't add more acid on top of acid reflux.
It's great for the skin and hair but I have my doubts about drinking it beyond eating anything pickled or in a salad dressing.
I know nothing about vinegar pills.