There is an opinion that apple vinegar diluted with water has numerous beneficial properties and therefore such a solution should be consumed daily. We decided to check if this is so.

Adviсe Drink in the morning on an empty stomach solution of apple cider vinegar can be found in glossy magazines, sports publications, on the portals about nutrition And a healthy image life. Write about its benefits and the media, for example "Komsomolskaya Truth","Sport-Express" And Lenta.ru. Internet users share the positive experience of using apple cider vinegar in social networks And Blogs. It is claimed that vinegar helps to drop Excess weight, establish digestion And cure acne.

Vinegar In a broad sense, it is a mixture of acetic acid and water obtained as a result of a two -stage fermentation process. First, a mixture of raw materials with sugar or starch using fermentation turns into alcohol, and then alcohol under the influence of oxygen and Acetobacter bacteria is fermented, forming vinegar. The resulting product will vary depending on the used raw materials (wine, apple, malt, rice, etc.) and the concentration of acetic acid. Vinegar Started Ferment from dates and eat Babylonians about 5000 BC. e., and not later than 2000 BC. e. It has already been used in different countries and for medical purposes. Since in popular sources to strengthen health is advised to use a solution of apple cider vinegar, the analysis is focused on it.

One of the most often attributed to vinegar positive properties is weight loss. Sometimes the thematic articles even provide references to scientific works confirming the effectiveness of its application when losing weight. One of these examples - study 2017, conducted by Iranian scientists. However, only 39 people took part in it, which draws conclusions not quite representative. In 2022, an international group of researchers conducted review more than 2800 scientific works, one way or another affect the influence of the use of vinegar on Cardiometabolic risk factors (a set of risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases: obesity, increased blood pressure, high level of glucose in the blood, etc.). These studies showed neither a decrease in fat mass, nor a clinically significant weight loss when consuming a vinegar solution. Harvard Medical School experts also could not Find among the existing scientific works quite convincing evidence of the effectiveness of this method. Deny The influence of vinegar on weight and specialists of the authoritative medical research center "Clinic Mayo".

In some sources Approvedthat apple cider vinegar helps to get rid of heartburn. However, “verified” failed to find any authoritative studies that would confirm this belief. Besides, heartburn - This is a phenomenon in which the contents of the stomach enters the esophagus. The cause of unpleasant sensations is irritation of its walls with gastric juice. The higher the acidity of the gastric juice, the more noticeable this effect will be. Therefore, given the acidity of vinegar, it is strange to expect from it to relieve heartburn.

Exist dataindicating that vinegar can help reduce blood sugar. Iranian scientists who in 2016 came to such conclusions Spent Review and meta -analysis of scientific papers on this subject. It is noted that vinegar can be used as an additional means of controlling glucose content, for example, with type 2 diabetes, but not as a panacea. It is better to consult a doctor who take drugs to lower the sugar levels about the use of vinegar in order to avoid unwanted side effects.

Scientific works showing the effectiveness of vinegar to reduce the level are also available cholesterol and blood pressure. The results of these studies are also sometimes used in thematic articles on non -academic sites. However, relevant experiments were carried out only on laboratory animals, and there is no scientific evidence that vinegar has a similar effect on people.

The good news is that, although the use of vinegar, judging by the results of existing scientific research, is ineffective, it is at least practically Harmless In small quantities. However, long -term vinegar intake in large doses can lead to side effects, one of them is a bloodstain deficiency in the blood. This is especially true for those who already have a low level of potassium or who take drugs with the same side effect. In addition, if you do not dilute vinegar with water, due to its acidity, you can get Burns of the esophagus mucosa or damage to the enamel of the teeth. In general, experts do not prohibit the use of apple cider vinegar, but Consult Do this either in a very diluted form, or use it exclusively in cooking - for example, as a gas station for salads or when canning.

Thus, there is a very limited amount of scientific works that would confirm any healthy vinegar properties of apple cider vinegar when taking it inside. There is evidence that a solution of this substance helps to control the blood sugar, but this is not a panacea from diabetes and before applying this tool, it is better to consult a doctor. Scientific evidence that vinegar helps to lose weight, get rid of heartburn, reduce pressure or otherwise improve health, is not enough to recommend it for this purpose.

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