ACV Benefit #1: Stimulates Weight Loss
Kick that extra weight in the butt by drinking ACV throughout the day. When you add 2 teaspoons of vinegar to 2 cups of water, you create a drink that not only boosts weight-loss but also increases energy. How does ACV perform this magic? The truth is, it's no magic, it's science! Multiple studies (including one published in the Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry science journal and a recent one from University of Arizona) have shown that ACV increases satiation, also known as the feeling of being full. Individuals in these same studies displayed a lower BMI and various levels of weight loss, noted explicitly in the waist and abdominal regions- where weight loss has the most health benefit!
ACV Benefit #2: Osteoporosis Prevention Tool
Osteoporosis, a common bone disease in men and women over 50, occurs when bones become porous, can no longer regenerate to make new bone or a variation of the two. As a result, individuals have weakened bones that can easily fracture. Believe it or not, the bone can become so delicate that all it takes is a small bump or sneeze to crack. Fortunately, ACV helps with calcium absorption, a much-needed mineral for (re)building bone, in turn reducing the risk of osteoporosis. So, go ahead, take a nice, long swig of that vinegar-water concoction. Your bones will love you for it!
ACV Benefit #3: Reduces Blood Pressure And Risk Of Heart Disease
If you have a family history of heart disease, you'll want to hear about this ACV benefit. According to a 2006 Japanese study published in PubMed, ACV helps to lower blood pressure thus reducing the chance of heart disease. Thanks to its high amounts of potassium, this vinegar is a great way to keep blood pressure optimal and sodium balanced. What's more, the magnesium in ACV is a vasodilator, further encouraging lower blood pressure.
ACV Benefit #4: Soothes Digestive Issues And Cranky Stomachs
Do you suffer from heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux, sour stomach or digestive troubles? Then put a mini cape on that bottle of ACV because you may be about to meet your very own superhero. Studies from across the board coupled with age-old home remedies point to this vinegar as solving many a stomach and intestinal issue. By triggering digestive juices in the stomach to break down food, it drastically reduces stomach problems, sometimes eliminating them entirely. Got digestive woes? Curb bacterial and yeast growth in your stomach, intestines, and throughout your entire body with the help of isobutyric, propionic, lactic, and acetic acid, all healthy natural acids found in ACV.
ACV Benefit #4: Helps Detoxify Organs
Let's face it, we all need a bit of detoxing every once in a while. When the time comes, research shows that ACV will balance pH levels, stimulate blood circulation, cleanse the lymphatic system, and detox organs like the liver and intestines that frequently store harmful toxins. The upside, your energy levels will skyrocket while your immune system gets a well-deserved reboot. Who knew a good 'ol lymph flush would prove to be so cellularly rejuvenating?!
So, there you have it- the research-backed benefits of ACV. Want to incorporate it? Start with just a small spoonful mixed in a glass of water. You can add cinnamon or lemon to adjust the taste. Enjoy!
