Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

When it comes to your health, Apple Cider Vinegar is superior to the other vinegars because it contains many key vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes.

It is for this reason that this vinegar is the one we talk about when we are discussing internal consumption.

What is in Apple Cider Vinegar

Here is where there seems to be some argument on the internet because many suppliers of apple cider vinegar get their product from manufacturers that take steps to "kill" all the vitality that is naturally found in raw vinegar. 

They do this to make ACV visibly appealing to shoppers. They want the liquid to be clear and appetizing in appearance. Non of this cloudy, mother ingredient foolishness. (more on this below) 

If you read test result that say apple cider vinegar does not contain significant amounts of a given nutrient, you are probably looking at a test that has been done on this "sanitized" version of ACV.

The fact is, natural, unadulterated ACV is loaded with nutrition.

Some of the more recognizable nutrients are:

Natural ACV is made by crushing organically grown apples and maturing them in wooden barrels. The resulting rich brownish liquid contains a cloudy web-like form called the mother.

Natural vinegar containing the mother has enzymes and minerals that you won’t find in the clear filtered and pasteurized versions you commonly find in grocery stores.

A very effective natural bacteria-fighting agent, ACV contains vitamins, vital minerals and trace elements of iron, magnesium, silicon, phosphorus, calcium chlorine, sodium, sulphur and copper that are necessary for a healthy body.

What are the Benefits?

ACV has been used for centuries as a wonderful natural cure for many ailments which normally require medication and antibiotics. While medications invariably come with the very real possibility of side effects, vinegar (with rare exceptions) has no side effects.

Its popularity has increased lately because of its many health and beauty benefits but …

What Does it Do?

The list of health benefits of cider vinegar appears to be endless. The following are some of the things we know cider vinegar does for your body. It is not all inclusive but it will give you an idea of what is happening when you consume ACV on a daily basis.

• Cider vinegar breaks down mucous and phlegm in your body thereby improving kidney bladder and liver functions
• destroys free radicals which weaken your immune system
• acts as a germicidal agent to fight infection and inflammation when used either internally or externally
• prevents high blood pressure and blood clots by thinning the blood
• controls glucose levels
• assists with digestion and the digestive process from consumption to elimination
• contains potassium which is needed for proper functioning of your heart and muscles
• the acids in cider vinegar control the growth of yeast in your intestine (not to be confused with the overall alkaline affect on your body)
  
• the acids also help with arthritis by dissolving crystal deposits that form between your joints
• taken externally, creates an acidic environment which is hostile to many conditions such as athlete’s foot
• contains magnesium, manganese, silicon, calcium and iron which are minerals known to develop bone mass

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