John Myers
As an ingredient for dressings and for pickling, apple cider vinegar has a permanent place in the kitchen. But is he as healthy as is often claimed? We look into the questions of whether apple cider vinegar is good for the skin, helps you lose weight, or supports the intestines.
Apple cider vinegar: effects on the body
Apple cider vinegar is a cooking ingredient in many kitchens, but if you believe various sources on the Internet, it can do much more. Used as a home remedy, it is said to promote health and help with all sorts of ailments. By no means all claims are tenable from a scientific point of view. Only a slight antibacterial effect of apple cider vinegar has been proven by serious studies. There is not enough evidence that it helps you lose weight, strengthens the immune system, has a beneficial effect on diabetes, or alleviates digestive problems. But internal use can’t hurt either. As a fermented food, apple cider vinegar contains probiotics and may contribute to a healthy intestinal flora. If you would like to drink the fruit vinegar, in addition to diluting it with water, we also recommend our delicious, refreshing Switchel recipes, in which it is a main ingredient.
Health effects of apple cider vinegar on the skin
Applied externally, apple cider vinegar is often referred to as a beauty product. A peeling or facial tonic with the acidic ingredient is supposed to disinfect the skin and remove impurities. Anyone suffering from warts or eczema can get rid of them with vinegar. And wrinkles are said to smooth out if you apply apple cider vinegar regularly. This can actually work in some cases but has its pitfalls. There is a risk that the skin will dry out or become irritated. So be sure to try the effects of apple cider vinegar on your skin first by applying some diluted vinegar to an inconspicuous area like the crook of your arm and see what happens.
