You have probably all used it at least once in your life, we are talking about apple cider vinegar. Excellent in the kitchen but also as a home remedy. It is rich in beneficial properties.
The best way to add it to your diet is to use it in the kitchen as a condiment or dilute it in water and drink it as a drink. Be careful in this case not to overdo it, the average dosages range from 1-2 teaspoons, 5-10 ml, to 1-2 tablespoons a day, 15-30 ml, mixed in a glass of water. (READ also: What happens to the body by drinking apple cider vinegar every morning?)
And now we come to his countless benefits confirmed by science.
Contains many healthful substances
Apple cider vinegar it is produced in two stages: crushed apples are exposed to yeast which ferments sugars turning them into alcohol. In a second phase, bacteria are added which further ferment the alcohol, transforming it into acetic acid, which is responsible for the intense odor and sour taste. This acid is also rich in beneficial properties for our health. It is believed to have antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiobesity and antihypertensive properties.
It is an excellent antimicrobial
Often vinegar, even apple vinegar, is used to clean and disinfect, but also to treat lice, warts and ear infections. Also it is a food preservative e several studies prove that carries out antimicrobial activity against bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans.
Furthermore, since it contains acetic, citric, lactic and succinic acids, which has been shown to be effective against P. acnes, it is believed to be useful in fighting acne when applied to the skin.
It can help you lose weight
Apple cider vinegar can help weight loss as shown by a study conducted on 175 obese people who, after consuming it daily for 3 months, both lost weight and reduced abdominal fat.
Among other things, it is believed that apple cider vinegar increases the feeling of fullness and thus promotes weight loss, causing us to eat less.
Improve the heart health of animals
Secondo several searches apple cider vinegar it can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels and other heart disease risk factors. While a study in rats has shown that it reduces blood pressure, another risk factor for this type of ailment. However, the same cannot be said for humans yet because there are no in-depth studies to prove its effectiveness.
Improve skin health
Le skin infections and acne you can fight with apple cider vinegar thanks to its antimicrobial properties. It is also believed to help rebalance the natural pH improving the protective barrier of the skin. But before using it, whatever your problem is, better consult your doctor.
It can reduce the appearance of scars
Apple cider vinegar applied to the skin can help reduce the appearance of acne scars. In fact, the acids remove the damaged outer layers of the skin, promoting its regeneration.
Particularly succinic acid suppresses the inflammation caused by P. acnes, helping to prevent the appearance of annoying scars.
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