Important Things To Avoid While Taking Apple Cider Vinegar
For centuries, apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been known due to its wide range of crazy-good health benefits. It is filled with raw enzymes and beneficial bacteria that help fight various diseases. However, if used in the wrong way, ACV can potentially be unhealthy and dangerous.
Ignoring The Teeth
Also, Elizabeth Abel, MS, a licensed dietician, nutritionist, and creator of freeandabel.com says that we should avoid brushing our teeth for at least 30 minutes after taking apple cider vinegar.
“The tooth structure is weak and you could cause erosion. Instead, rinse your mouth out with water to remove residual acids.”
Breathe It In
Taking It Undiluted
Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, owner of Weik Fitness, LLC says that:
“Due to the [acidic] nature of ACV, you risk the ACV severely irritating and causing damage to the esophagus and stomach.”
Maria Zamarripa, MS, RD, recommends that:
“Have one tablespoon in a large glass of water that you drink with meals. If the flavor with just water alone is too strong for you, try mixing it with other healthy ingredients like lime or lemon juice, honey, cayenne and ginger.”
Drink It Right After Eating
According to experts, we should wait for at least 20 minutes before eating something after we take ACV. We can also have it as part of our meal.
Applying It Directly On The Skin
Caleb Backe, a health and wellness expert for Maple Holistics says that:
“Prolonged exposure to the highly acidic vinegar can actually kill skin cells, erode your skin, and even leave you with semi-permanent chemical burns.”
Again dilute one part of vinegar with ten parts of water.
Drink It Right Before Bed
Start By Drinking Lots Of It
Caitlin Hoff, a health and safety investigator for consumersafety.org advises that:
“Even when you dilute it in water, limit your intake to two tablespoons to protect yourself against harmful or uncomfortable side effects.”
With regular and proper intake, we can enjoy ACV’s numerous health benefits.
Taking It If You Have H. Pylori
According to Elizabeth Abel, MS, a licensed dietician, nutritionist, once ACV is used against Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria linked to ulcers, it will only cause more irritation.
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