Firstly, what is apple cider vinegar?
Apple cider vinegar, abbreviated ACV, is a particular type of vinegar that may be beneficial to human health, made out of apple juice.
Is has become increasingly popular as it has been proven that two teaspoons of vinegar added to a meal may help with blood sugar control, effectively reducing the blood sugar surge after a meal by roughly 20%, according to randomized, controlled trials involving diabetic and non-diabetic participants. Thus, dipping bread in balsamic vinegar or adding vinegar to potato salad or rice (similar to how the Japanese people make sushi rice) may help lessen the impact of these high-glycemic items.
The exact mechanism causing the anti-glycemic action is still unknown. It was once believed that vinegar hindered stomach emptying; however, even taking vinegar between meals seems to be beneficial. For instance, type 2 diabetics who consumed two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before bed had better blood sugar levels when they woke up the next morning. Pickles or vinegar pills don't seem to have the same impact when taken. People have long used it as a DIY cure for ailments ranging from reducing heartburn to eradicating germs. Recent studies have suggested that apple cider vinegar may actually have some health advantages, including the ability to lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. Even though there isn't much scientific proof of these advantages, apple cider vinegar is generally risk-free when used properly.