7 HEALTH BENEFITS AND USES OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR (ACV)

                                               

Apple cider vinegar is very popular and it has been used for centuries. It has so many health benefits and studies are being conducted to exploit the uses of ACV.
There many uses of apple cider vinegar, and some websites have cited up to 50 uses. While some critics argue that it has become a placebo, we cannot refute the fact that lack of scientific proof by research doesn't mean that something does not truly work. 

1 weight loss

Apple cider vinegar can aid in weight loss.  It is able to decrease our appetite and hence less food will be consumed leading to weight loss. Some studies have shown that the main compound in apple cider vinegar (acetic acid) is able to reduce our weight and burn abdominal fats in our body.

2 lowers bad cholesterol

The acetic acid in ACV can reduce triglyceride levels in our body. Triglycerides helps in increasing the bad cholesterol levels in our body.

3 helps in fighting diabetes

Taking about 2 teaspoons of ACV in a glass of water everyday may be able to lower blood glucose levels in people with type 2 Diabetes.

4 sunburn

Mix ACV in your bath water to get some relieve from the discomforts associated with sunburn.

5 Sore throat

The antibacterial properties of ACV can help in relieving Sore throat. Put about 2 teaspoons of ACV in a glass of warm water and gargle it.

6 Deodorant

ACV helps with odours especially those comming from our armpits. Apply ACV on the skin of your arm pit and this will help in eliminating the odour.

7 Oral hygiene

ACV is helpful in eliminating bad breath. It can also help in whitening the teeth. Dilute the apple cider vinegar in water before rinsing your mouth with it. ACV is very acidic and if taken in pure form or in excess, it can damage the enamel of the teeth.

Sources:
Mercola.com
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