Apple Cider Vinegar can harm your health; here's how

Apple Cider Vinegar is one of the most popular ingredients that is recommended for weight loss. It is derived from fermented apple juice and is commonly used in food preservatives, vinaigrettes, salad dressings, chutneys, and marinades.

It is made by pressing apples so that the apple juice is naturally released and then this juice is fermented. Then it is made available in the form of powder, gummy, and pills. Apple Cider Vinegar is commonly available at grocery stores in a clear, pasteurized, and filtered form.

Many people consider it a magical drink for losing those extra kilos. In the past few years, many so-called social media health advisors and self-proclaimed fitness gurus have been promoting it as the ultimate solution to weight loss.

However, health experts have now said that Apple Cider Vinegar can be harmful to health if taken in excess.

An excessive amount of Apple Cider Vinegar is bad

According to health experts, this so-called magic drink is beneficial in improving digestion and regulating blood sugar levels. But it should be always consumed in diluted form. When taken in excess it leads to negative health problems. Its highly acidic nature can damage teeth enamel, throat, and digestive system.

The acidic nature of ACV has also been found to cause skin burns and irritation because when consumed in concentrated form, it disrupts the skin’s natural pH balance.

While the mother of ACV which is the cloudy, thick layer comprising probiotic bacteria is supposed to be good for gut health, research suggests that it sometimes interferes with the rate at which food exits the stomach and makes an entry into the digestive tract.

It can increase the symptoms of gastroparesis, which mostly affects diabetic patients. The symptoms include nausea, bloating, and heartburn.

That is why Apple Cider Vinegar should be consumed in diluted form, in moderation, and after consulting medical expert.