30 Days of Apple Cider Vinegar vs 15 years of GERD/Reflux

I have been on one form or another of acid reflux medication for roughly 15 years. As part of my keto health transformation, nothing would make me happier than to get off of all medications and be free of the chronic ailments that have been plaguing me for years.

Some of my viewers suggested that I might be able to cure my acid reflux / GERD by consuming apple cider vinegar. I decided I'd give it a try for 30 days.

Here's the tonic recipe:
2 quarts water
2/3 cup ACV with mother
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 tsp Himalayan pink salt
1/3 tsp powdered ginger
2/3 tsp ground cinnamon
A few squirts of liquid stevia

Yield is 5-6 servings poured over ice and consumed through a straw to limit contact with teeth enamel.

Prior to trying this treatment, I would encourage you to try the "burp test" I describe in the one year follow-up video (linked below), as that will be a pretty good indicator as to whether this will work for you. It's been 3 years since I started consuming ACV and 3 years I have been reflux free. I currently only drink it once per week, before bedtime. I just put 2 TB in a small glass of warm water and chug it down like a shot. Good luck!

DISCLAIMER: I am not a healthcare professional and this video does not constitute medical advice. I'm just a guy who decided to experiment on himself and share his results. I had switched from Omeprazole to Pantoprazole a number of years ago. After being keto for a while, I reduced from 40mg/day to 20mg/day. When I started the ACV at the beginning of this 30 day experiment, I stopped Pantoprazole completely. Your results may be different than mine and you should consult your physician before quitting any medication.

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[SeriousKeto]

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1) How can this work when ACV and lemon juice are acidic? The problem is that (based on what I've read) as much as 80% of people who suffer from GERD/reflux actually have LOW stomach acid. Because of this the lower esophageal sphincter at the top of the stomach does not get the signal to close, thereby allowing acid up into the esophagus. The acid in the ACV triggers the lower esophageal sphincter to close.

2) How do I know if I have low stomach acid? Mix 1/4 tsp of baking soda with a small glass of water. Drink it and see how long it takes you to burp. If more than 5 minutes (or not at all), you have low stomach acid.

3) Why does it burn my throat when I drink it? Probably because your esophagus has been made raw by stomach acid. I found that after about a week, it didn't burn nearly as much for me.

4) Does this work for silent reflux? I had a lot of symptoms of silent reflux and it worked for me. I can't guarantee it will work for you, but the burp test I describe in question #2 should be a good indicator.

5) What if I have a hiatal hernia? I can't advise you on that. I had mine repaired a number of years ago when I had surgery to fix an inguinal hernia.

6) Can I just take ACV capsules? Maybe. They didn't work for me. Neither did betaine HCL. But perhaps I wasn't taking enough to equal the amount of acidity in liquid apple cider vinegar.

7) Should I keep taking my reflux meds? I did not. My logic is that they would be fighting the very thing I'm trying to accomplish with the ACV.

8) Do I need to make the tonic or can I just drink the ACV in water? You can drink it in water. ACV is the primary ingredient. The other ingredients have health benefits, but most make this tonic more palatable.

9) Will I have to drink this for the rest of my life or just 30 days? It's been over 3 years since I've been on reflux meds or had symptoms. I found that I was able to gradually dial back my consumption to the point where I just mix 2TB of ACV with a small glass of water and chug it down before bedtime once or twice per week.

[allen]

March 16 2021 this video absolutely changed my life.
I had acid reflux my entire life. When I was 16 I had my esophagus looked at and was told that I had the beginning stages of barrettes esophagus and would need to be on antacids for the rest of my life. Fast forward 15 years and many failed attempts to get off of the antacids; I ended up on omeprozole for a few years and started having major symptoms.
I was now 30 years old and felt like a 80 year old. My life was miserable and I truly believed that this was how the rest of my life would be, or worse.
I prayed to God to lead me to the answer that would fix this and that I was willing to do whatever it took. I found this video that same day and went on a health journey that lead to me going from 200lbs and absolutely crazy amounts of pain and inflammation (from my diet) and of course life long acid reflux to 130-140lbs, getting rid of my inflammation, and no longer taking any acid reflux medication period.
I am so thankful that God lead me to this video and that I found it again to come back and just say thank you!

[lovestehloz]

Doctors are excellent for emergency situations and reducing pain. But when it comes to chronic illnesses, they seem to only be able to put bandaids on the issue.

[scottticketsplz]

Water - 1892.706ml
ACV - 158ml
Lemon Juice - 79ml
Salt - 1/3 Teaspoon
Ginger - 1/3 Teaspoon
Cinnamon - 2/3 Teaspoon
Few Squirts of Stevia

For the UK watchers
Hope I didn’t mess it up

[maggiewhiteside]

I am so glad I found this video. I have had silent reflux for about 5 years. I looked into Apple Cider Vinegar when it first happened and my doctor (who was a naturopath) warned me that AC Vinegar could make it worse so I was scared to really try it. But I fired that doctor and I started using ACV and it has immediately made me feel better, but I have still been nervous about it. After watching your video, I am no longer scared but I am excited to use it every day.

[SeriousKeto]

I'm getting a lot of comments telling me that it was KETO, not ACV, that cured my reflux. I can tell you that keto helped and it allowed me to reduce my daily dose of Pantoprazole from 40mg/day down to 20mg/day -- but if I went more than 2-3 days without meds, the reflux returned. That's after being on keto for a year. Since starting drinking ACV tonic twice a day, I haven't had an issue since day #4. I am quite convinced that increasing the acid in my system via this tonic is what has freed me from reflux and the associated meds.

[juice]

I’m 32 years old & I started having acid reflux in my early 20s. I started taking ACV tonics a year ago & the heartburn & acid reflux is gone. It’s a miracle drink. Cheers!

[mirelahadzic]

Thank you so much for sharing your story!!!! I have started ACV recently and noticed a huge difference in my GERD symptoms!! You have no idea how much your story is helping others!!!! Thank you! 🫶👍

[kathleenkahn]

This was such an enlightening video to me! I had the same cough for at least 9 months. I saw an ENT doctor who also told me that I had a little bit of acid reflux but not bad enough to medicate. I just never knew if, when I opened my mouth to talk or sing if I would start coughing without notice. I realized that I had not been coughing for about 6 months when my husband asked me if I had been having acid reflux and the answer is no, not for quite a few months! I do believe after watching this that they are connected and I will try this tonic and keep this information. Thank you!

[ahackercalledchan]

recipe at 2:00

2qt water
2/3cup ACV
1/3cup lemon juice
1/3tsp salt
1/3tsp ginger
2/3tsp cinnamon
~10ml Stevia

[ArchaeanDragon]

This is why healthcare is so broken. Treating symptoms, not curing disease, is what is profitable.

[mitchan]

Excellent video, sir! So happy for you and more power to you!

[sethsonofgod]

I feel your pain, I’ve been through similar experiences with my doctors and I’m not relying on them to help me anymore… truly appreciate this video.

[khanhlieu-nguyen]

I’m happy for you to get out of medications! I hope there are more people with acid reflux will see your video and they can fix their problems. There are always a way to cure our illness but we just don’t know it yet and we rely on the doctors.

[uranne]

I watched this video two years ago when I was losing weight rapidly because I couldn't swallow well with GERD. You encouraged me a lot so I decided to take apple cider vinegar too. Now I am back, fully free of GERD, and eating normally for about a year now. I cannot thank you enough. 💖💖💖

[Ucreate]

I had a chronic cough along with frequent sore throats and excess saliva, but no pain in the chest. Finally diagnosed after six years of suffering with sore throats and congestion with sinusitis. That finally cleared up after I'd seen several doctors, BUT I still had the cough and excess saliva at night. I started taking ACV capsules and felt relief within half an hour. I also tried a teaspoon in a small glass of water which helped some. I like your tonic solution because you can adjust the dose. Yes, it works. Turned out I had both sinusitis and gerd at the same time. I had asked doctors about ACV and they'd say but there are no studies that prove this. Right, because it's not a pharmaceutical! I think we should write to our congresspeople about government funding for studies of nutritional remedies. I've done much research on this out of necessity and it kills me to pay doctors just to write a prescription when I can't tolerate the side effects of any drug. The older you get, the less you can tolerate side effects. Seniors are getting inadequate healthcare and still paying for it. Write your congressperson or the Surgeon General.

[rnminster]

Excellent Steve! I fought this one years ago to a point of surgery (nissen fundoplication). I had the same concerns with regard to the long term use of the medicines. In the last year the wife and I have became familiar with a Naturopathic Doctor. It's amazing the difference in approach to an issue and how much better we both feel. Like you, there's more to the story. He's why I have love 50 pounds and still on track for 40 more pounds to goal weight. Keep the video's coming. Great job.

[aprilf]

This is why I fired my doctor and started managing my own health. I'm a better doctor for myself than anyone ever was for me

[matimercadrs]

28 days in i must say... this is AMAZING! my road was a little bumpier than yours, (probably bc i have LPR, not acid GERD) having some days where i felt reflux-y but now i'm almost perfectly fine. i there are some foods that still make me regurgitate a little bit but i've gotten so much better. i can eat cheese, onions, tomatoes, ham... i haven't tried any other trigger foods but i had those in moderation and nothing wrong. also, i feel good again. that constant full-im going to throw up horrible feeling is gone and i can move however i want without feeling i'm going to throw up or getting acid on my nose. thank you so much... you truly saved me thousands on those sad medications and made me happy again :)

[cayotelives]

Good job boss. You saved millions out there. God bless your dear heart