2023-06-27 03:38:25
Apple cider vinegar is one of the natural substances that humans have used for many years. Its uses occur both in gastronomy and in alternative medicine, since it is a very versatile product. It is very normal for families in Colombia and in different parts of the world to have it at home.
The benefits of apple cider vinegar are multiple. Specialists on the subject recommend taking this substance 20 minutes before having breakfast, lunch or dinner, this so that its properties are used in a better way. In this sense, according to the Tua Saúde portal, these are the effects on the body of consuming apple cider vinegar just before eating:
1. Treat gastroesophageal reflux. “Although apple cider vinegar is acidic, it can help balance the pH of the stomach and improve symptoms of GERD such as heartburn, a burning sensation in the stomach, gas formation in the stomach that causes the person to belch, abdominal bloating and mucus production. This happens because the acids present in apple cider vinegar help to correct the acidity in the stomach, which allows for better control and regulation of acidity”, he affirms.
2. Control diabetes. Different investigations have found that apple cider vinegar is essential to lower high blood glucose levels, therefore, it has the ability to control a chronic and metabolic disease such as diabetes, which, if it is not treated in good way, it can cause death.
3. Helps lose weight. “Apple cider vinegar has acids and polyphenols that act by hindering the absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine, so it can help in weight loss. In addition, it is made up of pectin, which is a soluble fiber that promotes the feeling of satiety, reducing hunger. Apple cider vinegar also contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help prevent the accumulation of fat and promote its elimination from the body.
4. Helps improve digestion. Another of the great benefits of a natural product like apple cider vinegar is that it helps improve digestion, due to its acetic acid. Therefore, this ingredient is capable of fighting an intestinal disease such as constipation and preventing colon syndrome or irritable bowel.
5. Protects against cardiovascular diseases. “Apple cider vinegar helps reduce bad cholesterol and triglycerides, which are responsible for the development of cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction or atherosclerosis. In addition, apple cider vinegar has polyphenols that have antioxidant effects that help control blood pressure and also reduce the risk of stroke.
6. Take care of the liver. The gallic, chlorogenic, malic, lactic and citric acids in apple cider vinegar stimulate the proper functioning of an organ such as the liver, which produces bile and is the largest in the body, only after the skin. Vinegar of this type eliminates the fat present in the liver.
7. Relieves acne. “Apple cider vinegar has acetic, citric, lactic and succinic acids in its composition, which have antimicrobial action against the Cutibacterium acnes bacterium, responsible for causing acne on the skin”, concludes Tua Saúde.
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