Apple cider vinegar 

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While your body can detoxify itself, some people use an apple cider vinegar detox to begin changing their diet. Consuming apple cider vinegar in moderation may provide some health benefits.

 

The supposed benefits you may gain from an apple cider vinegar detox are both internal and external. They include:

  • giving the body a good dose of enzymes
  • increasing potassium intake
  • supporting a healthy immune system
  • helping with weight control
  • promoting pH balance in the body
  • aiding with healthy digestion
  • adding good bacteria for the gut and immune function
  • helping remove “sludge toxins” from the body
  • soothing skin and helping keep it healthy
  • healing acne when used externally

 

 

You may hear that apple cider vinegar helps reduce appetite and even burn fat. There’s also evidence to suggest that adding apple cider vinegar to your daily routine may help with type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol.

What to know before you try this detox

Make sure it’s diluted with water. Apple cider vinegar in its pure form is acidic. It may erode tooth enamel or even burn your mouth and throat. 

If you do choose to do the detox, be sure to rinse your mouth with water after drinking the vinegar. You may even want to drink it through a straw. Even just one glass a day may be enough to negatively affect your teeth.

Apple cider vinegar may also interact with different medications or supplements. In particular, it may contribute to low potassium levels if you take diuretics or insulin.

If you take diuretics or insulin, talk to your doctor before you start consuming apple cider vinegar regularly or try the detox.

People who have tried an apple cider detox do share that you may have some nausea or stomach discomfort after drinking it. This discomfort is usually worse in the morning hours when your stomach is empty.

 

credit to: https://www.healthline.com/health/apple-cider-vinegar-detox