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The Apple Cider Vinegar Diet has been around in one form or another for decades but was brought to popular attention by herbologist Earl Mindell’s 1998 book “The Amazing Apple Cider Vinegar Diet.” The premise of the Apple Cider Vinegar Diet is that taking small amounts of apple cider vinegar daily suppresses appetite and assists in weight loss. Apple Cider Vinegar is also said to reduce glucose levels, treat acid reflux disease and cure acne, among other things.
There have been clinical studies, on both rats and humans, suggest apple cider vinegar does make one feel fuller, but more research is needed. Various other claims of benefits are not supported by research but there is some support for apple cider vinegar’s role in lowering glucose and cholesterol levels.
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Because of the lack of study of the Apple Cider Vinegar Diet, there is no specific recommended dosage, but most proponents suggest taking 2-3 teaspoonfuls half an hour before a meal. Apple cider vinegar should always be diluted as vinegar is an acid and, if taken undiluted, can cause damage to the esophagus and stomach. The vinegar can be diluted in 8 ounces of cold or warm water. Apple cider vinegar can also be mixed with olive oil and used as salad dressing. Some proponents of the Apple Cider Vinegar Diet state that only natural organic vinegar that has a “mother” can provide the desired benefits. The vinegar “mother” is a clump of live and actively fermenting cells that are responsible for producing the vinegar in the first place.
Users of the Apple Cider Vinegar Diet generally support the effectiveness of the diet. The most common complaints appear to be about the taste of the cider vinegar although most who have been on the diet for a few weeks say that one gets used to the taste quickly.
Advantages
- Cider vinegar is inexpensive and nothing else is needed to be on the diet.
- Cider vinegar is a source of various B vitamins and amino acids that may provide benefits for overall health.
- There have been studies supporting apple cider vinegar’s ability to suppress appetite.
Disadvantages
- Apple cider vinegar can cause damage to the esophagus and stomach if taken undiluted over a long period of time.
- There is no definitive clinical study proving that apple cider vinegar helps users lose weight.
- No standard dosage exists
- Individual results may vary. (See reader comments.)
Conclusion
The Apple Cider Vinegar Diet may appeal to many because of its simplicity, inexpensiveness and potential effectiveness as a “natural” cure. Although it has been around for decades, the Apple Cider Vinegar Diet is regaining popularity as the price of other diet aids rises. Despite some positive reviews from people who’ve had success using cider vinegar, there simply is not enough scientific information to support its effectiveness. Taking a few teaspoonfuls of apple cider vinegar a day (properly diluted) is unlikely to cause negative reactions in otherwise healthy individuals, so there is little risk in trying the diet. There are, though, many diet aids on the market today that contain clinically-proven, effective ingredients that come with manufacturer’s money-back guarantees. Consumers may wish to research these products before settling on the Apple Cider Vinegar Diet.
I much weight can lose?
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What is the most weight a person has loss while using apple cider vinegar.
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You can expect to lose 3/4 lbs a week with this diet as long as you don;t eat fast food or greasy fried food. you can treat yourself nearly every night to a brownie, a few cookies, a small piece of cake..do a short brisk walk if possible. Vinegar is very good for you. I am more active so I lost 5 1/2 lbs a week Good luck keep us posted!
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Valerie, i would like to keep seeing how u are doing on the ACV drinks…i bought a huge bottle of it for my family a few weeks ago but didnt know what dosage it was good to take. An old woman (herbalist ect. said that taking ACV was the best way to lose weight naturally) swears by it. Im gonna get on it right away after finally remembering to look it up and have now done some research on it.
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Hello, how do you make the ACV diet drink and how much do you need to drink in a day, Thank You Very Much
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Hello, how do you make the ACV diet drink and how much do you need to drink in a day ?
take 1-2 teaspoons in 8 0z’s of water three times a day. best when takin upon rising, before lunch, and before dinner
does the diet work for diabetics
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what about natural cane vinegar?? or organic coconut vinegar?? does it have same benefits as ACV???
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The two replies up are 3 to 4 lbs a week not 3/4 lbs a week. I did not want to discourage anyone. Sorry for the typo.
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Will the Apple Cider Vinegar sold in regular stores with 5% acidity still give me the same results as Organic?
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u have to use apple cider no other vinegar
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I have drank apple cider vinegar but can not find something to mix it with. I would like any suggestions from you on what to mix it with. thank you
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I think it tastes really good mixed with V8.
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I heard that it’s very good with honey. Then tastes like apple cider.
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Howdy folks! Been on the up and down diet roller coaster most of my life. As concerning ACV, none of my research has lead to ACV as an effective appetite suppressant. However, the diet that is most effective for me and the one I always fall back on is the Mayo Clinic with certain variations that are geared towards my body personally. ACV is important because it is a natural diuretic and so is lemon juice. So be aware those lbs you are shedding might just be water. I’m just saying…
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I’ve been using the organic apple cider vinegar for two weeks now and I feel great. I mix 3 teaspoons of vinegar in an 8 ounce glass of cold water…I add 1 teaspoon of honey and a pinch of baking soda to it( since vinegar is very acidic the baking soda cuts down the acidity).I heard that this drink is good for cleaning your Arteries as well
good luck to all !!
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how many weight can i lose weekly or monthly with the apple cider vinegar tablets?
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What kind of drink can you mix the vinegar with
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re: what to mix w/Apple Cider Vinegar .. I about 1capful & 1capful of Magnesium Citrate .. the clear one & add both to Larger Tumbler of AZ Blueberry Tea (the Tea is chilled in refrigerator) and this is my drink w/my dinners! Tiz Very Tasty & Healthy = CHEERS to YOU via ME !!!
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peple need to stop eating out period. including mcdonalds, bars, and local joints.fruit, veggies and whole grains(in limit) is the key.
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I prefer to take 2 teaspoons straight rather than mixing in water. Can that be bad for my health? Do I have to dilute it?
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I haven’t tried yet for weight loss, but plan to. 1 ounce apple cider vinegar mixed with 2 onc. water, 1 teaspoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda is my husband’s go to remedy for acid reflux. From “The Top 50 Life Saving Secret’s of World’s Greatest Doctors” 1/4 cup water + 1/8 vinegar sweetened with saccharine taken before high carbohydrate meals improved insulin sensibility 40%. The theory is the vinegar inhibits the breakdown of carbohydrates thereby decreasing the blood glucose spikes that occur in people with diabetes.”
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Recipe…
2 tbls. apple cider vinegar
8 oz. apple cider
2 tbls. honey
mix and heat in microwave…
works for weight loss…
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above recipe works for type II diabetes also…
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I just bought ACV tablets and would like to know if this will work the same as the liquid and if so how much weight could i lose? Do i need to do a cleanse?
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Dear Veronica, another Dr. of mine has told me that the tablets do not work. My sister tried them and they did not work for her, either.
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I am a skinny diabetic 2 and recently heard about ACV helping with glucose. I have never been overweight so I hoped it would be good for my diabetes and hopefully not lose any weight. It has really brought my numbers down. My A1C has gone from 7.2 to 6.8 and I have been using it for about 3 weeks. My Dr. says “keep up the good work.”
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I lost 1,000,000 pounds with this =)
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