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Apple Cider Vinegar Diet
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The diet consists of the person drinking apple cider vinegar before every meal. [1] Apple cider vinegar is made from apples that are crushed, distilled, and then fermented.[2] Apple cider vinegar is traditionally used in cooking, baking, salad dressing and as a preservative[3]. Unlike other traditional diets, such as the Ketogenic diet, the apple cider vinegar diet does not restrict the person from what they can eat [2]. This diet has gained popularity in the 2000s from many celebrities, such as Kourtney Kardashian, Scarlett Johansson, and many more claiming the benefits of it, from weight loss to skin care. [4] It has been used for traditional medicine [5] and folk medicine[6] and is said to be an appetite suppressant [7]. There has been been no clinical evidence that apple cider vinegar that supports any of the claims, such as weight loss [2].
Diet
[edit]The diet varies with the person, but most recommend to drink 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before every meal [8]. Some people like to drink the apple cider vinegar straight, others prefer to dilute it in some water or tea. It is said that undiluted vinegar may burn your throat[9]. Since apple cider vinegar is so acidic, it is recommended that the person that the person limits their intake of other acidic foods, such as citrus fruits. It is also recommend that when drinking apple cider vinegar, if you feel your teeth hurt or your stomach burns, stop this diet. [10] Besides these restrictions, the person is able to eat anything that they would normally eat, apple cider vinegar is used to suppress your appetite, resulting in you eating less [11]. Make sure you talk to your doctor before taking this diet [10].
History
[edit]Vinegar has been sold for more than 5,000 years [5], the Babylonians used it for food preservation in 5000 BC[6]. It was documented in the old testament that people used a combination of apple cider vinegar and honey as an anti-infective remedy [5]. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, used it to cure wounds in 520 BC and 18th century medical practitioners used it for diabetes symptoms, stomach ailments and skin infections [6]. It was used during the American Civil War to disinfectant wounds[5]. It is used in traditional medicine for the management of glucose and lipid disorders [12].
In the 1950s Dr. D.C. Jarvis wrote a booked called "Folk Medicine", which talked about drinking Apple Cider Vinegar as a weight loss solution[13]. It also talked about the numerous health benefits it had, such as reducing arthritis pain and a remedy for colds. The book was on the New York Times Best Seller list for 2 years, selling over one million copies. This is when the diet started to gain popularity [6]. The diet has regained popularity in the 2010s because of celebrities, such as Katy Perry, advertising the many benefits, and trying it themselves [14].
Health Effects
[edit]Positive
[edit]Depending on the brand of apple cider vinegar, it offers different amino acids or antioxidants for your body. Apple cider vinegar is said to aid in weight loss. Many people claim that the vinegar increases the feeling of fullness, resulting in them eating less and losing weight. There is no scientific evidence to support this claim, and many say that they feel no different when drinking the vinegar [15]. Apple cider vinegar may improve your metabolism, an essential enzyme for burning fat[16]. There has been evidence in animals that the vinegar improves heart health, such as lowering blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels. There is not enough evidence to say the same for humans, but many claim it does. Many claim that apple cider vinegar helps with skin conditions such as dry skin and eczema, however there is no scientific proof [15]. Apple cider vinegar helps maintain an alkaine pH in the body, which may help in preventing cancer and promotes general vitality and wellbeing[17].
Negative
[edit]There is research that says that apple cider vinegar may lower blood sugar, therefore you should not participate in this diet if you have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes who uses insulin, it increases the risk of hypoglycaemia. Apple cider vinegar is also said to slow the stomach's emptying process, which may result in stomach problems, especially if you have gastroparesis. Because Apple cider vinegar is so acidic, it may lead to throat irritation or esophageal burns. Consuming apple cider vinegar may lead to decreased potassium levels in your body, resulting in weakness, fatigue, constipation, muscle cramps, or irregular heart rhythms.[10] Since apple cider vinegar is very acidic, it may damage your tooth enamel [2].
References
[edit]- ^ "Apple Cider Vinegar Diet: Can the Approach Help With Weight Loss? | Everyday Health". EverydayHealth.com. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ a b c d MD, Robert H. Shmerling (2018-04-25). "Apple cider vinegar diet: Does it really work?". Harvard Health Blog. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
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- ^ "The Apple Cider Vinegar Diet: Expert Reveals If It Actually Works". Life & Style. 2017-12-29. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ a b c d "Apple Cider Vinegar Uses, Benefits & Dosage - Drugs.com Herbal Database". Drugs.com. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ a b c d Furlong, Roxanne (2016-11-01). "Apple Cider Vinegar Elixir Fixer". New Mobility. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ Canning, Kristin (2018-08-15). "'I tried the apple cider vinegar diet for a month'". Health24. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ "The Apple Cider Vinegar Diet". Healthline. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ "Can Apple Cider Vinegar Help You Lose Weight?". Healthline. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ a b c "7 Potential Side Effects of Apple Cider Vinegar | Everyday Health". EverydayHealth.com. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ Quinn, Jessie; Articles, More; January 19, 2020 (2018-06-22). "I Drank Apple Cider Vinegar Every Day to Lose Weight and the Results Were Shocking". Showbiz Cheat Sheet. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
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- ^ Holliday, Linda. "Folk Medicine Book Advocates Honey and Vinegar". Mother Earth News. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- ^ "Why these 5 celebs are obsessed with apple cider vinegar". Well+Good. 2017-06-29. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- ^ a b "6 Proven Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar". Healthline. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- ^ Sep. 02, Tina DonvitoUpdated:; 2019. "11 Reasons Apple Cider Vinegar Weight Loss Works". The Healthy. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
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