Apple Cider Vinegar: Science-Backed Benefits

Apple cider vinegar has been touted as a natural remedy for everything from better health to weight loss. There is scientific evidence to support many of these claims. In this video, I share what the research has to say about apple cider vinegar’s ability to...
-control blood sugar
-improve insulin sensitivity
-reduce belly fat
-lower cholesterol

I also address if the apple cider vinegar pills and capsules are as beneficial as the liquid vinegar.

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[beckygillaspy]

It's a great way to get started on a healthy diet.

[susieq]

True story - years ago my aunt had a milk cow that had mastitis (infection of the mammary glands). She tried medications, even had the vet come out to treat the cow. Nothing was helping her. At one point, my aunt thought she was going to have to put her down. Let me say, she loved her Jersey cow. So happened, my mom had a book on the healing benefits of ACV. In the book, it said ACV would heal mastitis. My aunt said what the heck and would pour 1/2 a cup of cider over the feed. In one week the infection was totally gone. After the infection cleared up, my aunt stopped pouring the cider over the feed. Her cow refused to eat her feed. My aunt said Betty Lou would look at the feed and then look at her like aren't we missing something here?! My aunt continued the apple cider.

[crystalsanders]

She speaks truth. I’m diabetic and it helps me to lower my blood sugar.

[OGPEEPSYT]

My skin and complexion have improved dramatically. I'm loving it

[maranatha]

I drink it 2 times a day (before bed and again before work). Recipe:1 cup water, 1 table spoon acv, 1 table spoon lemon juice. Use a straw toward roof of mouth so you protect your enamel.

I also do intermittent fasting daily. 16/8 sometimes 18/6 depending on the day. I also stopped eating bread, white potatoes and rice. My first 30 days I lost 23lbs down from 285lbs to 262lbs doing all these things. Year end goal is 220lbs and then maybe try 205lbs @ 6'1 (what I weighed out of army 28 years ago).

[mohamedjaber]

I love this woman! She’s calm and sweet ❤

[patnunley]

After years of trying to control my heartburn with over the counter drugs and ended up with Barrett's I started drinking ACV a few years back and I haven't had any heartburn with anything I eat I have a 60 oz jug that I pour in maybe a few tablespoons of ACV and I drink it all day long in fact it's very thirst-quenching last visit to the doctor my cholesterol was amazing and I am 74 I'm going to work on the keto diet again thanks for all you do to keep us healthy

[harveybc]

I use ACV by putting 1 TBS of ACV with 1 TBS of lime juice in a glass of water with a bit of sweetener. This makes a drink very similar to lime aid.

[wondermentboerboels]

I love making this as a refreshing drink especially on hot days- each day I make a 32 oz mason jar of water, with a few tablespoons of vinegar with either half a lime or half a lemon and a few drops of liquid stevia to taste. To me it's perfect and I love drinking this. You can drink througout the day or separate to you liking.

[ReasonedRhetoric]

You can take ACV (with the mother) in hot water with a teaspoon of honey and a few thin slices of Ginger root. We call it a Zinger.
I often add a squirt of fresh lemon juice in winter.

[youtoo]

Be sure to dilute it with a glass of warm water or it will burn going down. It definitely works as a great appetite suppressant which of course leads to eating less which leads to weight loss, so yes it is a great weight loss aid

[truthseeker]

I add it to ginger or chamomile hot tea with a couple drops of liquid stevia and a 1/2 tsp cinnamon. It disguises the taste enough for me to be able to drink it.

[junkerju]

Have been taking Bragg's Apple cider unpastuerized vinegar for several years now. Am type 2 diabetic but the belly fat won't go away but the apple cider only relieves me if my growling stomach after eating higher protein diet with miniscule carbs. Taking this vinegar before bedtime with little water makes me wake up to empty my bladder. One good thing about it is that my poop is well formed and easier to move with regularity. Am a senior and every but if information on how to make one's nutritional needs is very relevant especially at these times of uncertainty. Thank you.

[dhonkeypunch]

ive been in a coma for 60 years and this is the first video i saw on youtube and i find it amazing that women can be doctors nowdays. im happy for you

[HolyRainbowism]

I heat up a cup of water, not too hot but just enough for a teaspoon oh honey to dissolve easier. Then i add the about 3 tablespoons of the magical AVC. I do this first thing after getting up in the morning and again before i go to bed. Love it.

[danhudson]

I have been using ACV for about 2 years now and it has a great effect on your gut. ACV is way too strong if you take it straight so I have always mixed about 1 or 2 TB with 4 oz cold water and it is easy to take. Also, more and more flavors are appearing with the Braggs brand - I now use cranberry apple. Take first thing in the AM and before dinner in the PM

[mike-ypuk]

Your one of the channels that i truely believe for honest and accurate information. So many others are just looking for money. Selling their powders and potions. You always deliver just the facts. Thanks for your hard work.

[s.s.z.z]

Love you dr becky for your nice, science based guidance in so polite n smooth way that i can understand each and every thing precisely ..excellent work i am your die hard fan now

[bigmac]

I do not understand the negative ramifications of a blood sugar spike?  How is a spike detrimental and how is a spike bad for weight loss?  Could you do a video and explain it in simple terms or guide me to your video if you've already explained it?  Thank you so much for your very informative content!

[alanjacks]

Another great video Becky. Taking ACV with The Mother helped to put my type 2 diabetes in remission. To prove this I came off it and my levels spiked again. It's best taken with water as you suggested. I took mine before breakfast.