Can I Drink Apple Cider Vinegar Every Day?

Apple cider vinegar has a number of health benefits, which include blood sugar control, weight loss, and the ability to kill harmful bacteria. It can be taken every day but mixed with water.

Apple cider vinegar is often promoted as having a number of health benefits, such as: 

• Blood sugar control
  • Several studies have shown apple cider vinegar can lower post-meal blood glucose levels
  • Two teaspoons with each meal can reduce blood sugar spikes
  • It should not be used in place of diabetes medicines, but it may be a safe addition to a diabetes treatment plan in patients who do not have kidney disease
• Weight loss
  • Some studies have shown apple cider vinegar may have a modest effect on weight loss
  • It may do so by reducing appetite or increasing the feeling of fullness
  • About two tablespoons each day may help dieters lose more weight 
  • Apple cider vinegar is most effective for weight loss when combined with diet and lifestyle changes
• Can kill harmful bacteria
  • Apple cider vinegar has antimicrobial properties
  • One study showed it decreased the grown of Salmonella bacteria 
  • Other studies have shown it may kill E. coli bacteria
  • Suggested use: on salad 

Apple cider vinegar will not: 

• Control high blood pressure
• Treat or cure cancer
• Replace a healthy diet and lifestyle

Apple cider vinegar is considered safe to drink every day but you should never drink vinegar straight. Mix it in water, and rinse your mouth with water afterwards. Or, flavor meals or use it as salad dressing.

Side effects of drinking apple cider vinegar may include: 

• Erosion of tooth enamel
  • Apple cider vinegar is acidic
  • Drinking water after taking apple cider vinegar may help
• Acid reflux
• For people who have chronic kidney disease, their kidneys may not be able to process the extra acid from apple cider vinegar