[Music] 10 health benefits of apple cider vinegar the word vinegar comes from latin meaning sour wine vinegar is a natural product that has been used for thousands of years basically it's the product of any alcoholic beverage made from grapes apples rice dates or white sugar technically the bacteria convert the alcohol into cider or acetic acid giving vinegar that sour taste in ancient greece hippocrates the father of modern medicine is said to have been prescribing apple cider vinegar mixed with honey as a treatment for colds apple cider vinegar is now common for food flavoring and preservation moreover it can improve your digestion helping you lose body fat and sleep better so in this video we will take a closer look at all the benefits of apple cider vinegar before we proceed please note that everything mentioned in this video is unbiased fact checked and reviewed by qualified health professionals with that said let's jump in and talk about 10 health benefits of apple cider vinegar number one antibacterial qualities traditionally apple cider vinegar is used for cleaning and sanitizing purposes as it's believed to neutralize lice warts fungus and other various pathogens in ancient times vinegar was used to clean wounds the acidic acid in vinegar prevents bacteria from multiplying moreover vinegar is a great way of preserving food as studies show it can inhibit e coli and candida albicans from growing and multiplying a test tube study also found that apple cider vinegar can kill enterococcus facalis a bacteria that occurs in the human bowels and gut and could cause serious intestinal infections apple cider vinegar is also known to eliminate bad smells and can be a natural alternative to artificial food odor neutralizers you can mix one part apple cider vinegar with one part water and make a deodorizing spray number two weight loss aid some studies suggest that consuming apple cider vinegar can help reduce body fat by speeding up your metabolism for example one study has shown that people who added apple cider vinegar to their low calorie diet managed to lose more weight than those who followed the same diet but without the vinegar the study took 12 weeks and the participants consumed about 30 milliliters of apple cider vinegar per day they also reported a lower appetite compared to those who didn't have vinegar at all you can mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with water to make it more manageable for your stomach however some people might be intolerant to apple cider vinegar which can cause nausea so you should tread carefully there all in all vinegar can help you suppress your appetite and eat fewer calories therefore reducing that stubborn belly fat nevertheless it's not a magic weight loss formula and it won't work unless you follow a proper diet number three helps with hair and skin care you can use apple cider vinegar to rinse your hair it will help improve its natural smoothness and glow moreover it can help detangle your hair by removing any toxic products try diluting one part apple cider in one part water or maybe start with a weaker solution for the first couple of times to let your hair get used to it what is more apple cider vinegar can prove effective as a skin care product replacing expensive and fancy skin creams mix two cups of water with one tablespoon of vinegar and apply the solution to your skin using a cotton ball it will act as a skin tonic for dry skin and can even help treat acne thanks to its antibacterial properties apple cider vinegar is also known as a remedy for eczema and other related skin conditions rebalancing the natural ph of your skin you could dilute vinegar in a toner of face wash and use it to cleanse your face regularly however using vinegar on your face might also have side effects speak with a professional before trying it liking our videos so far before we move on to the next apple cider benefit don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to our channel so you never miss out on our new informative videos number four it lowers blood sugar levels high blood sugar levels can lead to a chain of severe health problems from type 2 diabetes to nerve damage and eye kidney or heart issues some studies suggest that apple cider vinegar can help regulate blood sugar levels clinical trials suggest that consuming apple cider vinegar for 8 to 12 months can considerably lower blood sugar levels moreover people who have vinegar with their meals recorded lower triglyceride levels a review of several other studies revealed that consuming vinegar after a meal rich in carbohydrates can improve insulin sensitivity by as much as 34 lowering blood sugar levels and insulin response in another small study vinegar helped reduce blood sugar levels by 31.4 percent after eating 50 grams of white bread however if you're currently under treatment for high blood sugar levels you should talk with your doctor before deciding to take apple cider vinegar as a treatment number five it helps regulate blood pressure high blood pressure is associated with increased risks of stroke and can lead to other serious cardiovascular problems down the road according to a study done on hypertensive rats the acidic acid in apple cider vinegar can reduce blood pressure however more studies are needed as we can't say for sure that consuming more apple cider vinegar can reduce the risk of heart disease in humans number six it supports the digestion apple cider vinegar is a naturally acidic compound people who are struggling with low stomach acidity might benefit from the consumption of apple cider vinegar moreover it is a natural prebiotic promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut a healthy population of gut bacteria leads to a highly efficient digestive system as you might have already guessed acv also promotes the production of stomach acid which aids in the breakdown of food reducing or preventing bloating caused by slow digestion you can try mixing one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in one glass of water and drink it 20 minutes before a meal we recommend you use unpasteurized acv you might not like the taste of it but you may enjoy the benefits to your body number seven it can treat a sore throat thanks to its antibacterial properties apple cider vinegar can kill the bacteria in the throat curing a sore throat so mix one teaspoon of vinegar in eight ounces of water and gargle a few times a day well if you just can't stand the taste and smell you can also mix it with honey lemon juice or green tea just don't gargle with acv alone because it could burn your throat actually let's go over two quick apple cider vinegar recipes for a sore throat pour a glass of warm water and put a green tea bag in it add one to two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and lemon juice to the mix it still doesn't sound good let's try option number two mix 2 tablespoons of honey with 1 tablespoon of vinegar in a cup of warm water gargle with this mixture until your throat feels better number 8 it controls cholesterol levels high cholesterol and triglyceride levels can lead to a whole chain of heart problems up to heart attacks according to some studies apple cider vinegar can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels reducing heart attack risk the result of a 12-week study showed that participants who took apple cider vinegar managed to lose more weight than those who didn't moreover they had increased levels of hdl cholesterol also known as the good cholesterol other animal studies also showed promising results regarding vinegar's properties of reducing cholesterol levels nevertheless more studies are needed to confirm these number nine helps clear a stuffy nose apple cider vinegar is rich in potassium which dilutes mucus and helps relieve nasal congestion and sinus pressure apple cider vinegar can also help in the case of sinusitis the acidic acid it contains helps prevent the growth of bacteria that contributes to nasal congestion all you need to do is mix a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of warm water you can drink it or inhale it however for inhalations you can try something a bit more complex you will need half a cup of vinegar and half a cup of water boil them in the saucepan until they steam turn off the stove and grab a towel wrap it around your neck and shoulders bend your head forward over the saucepan and gently inhale the steam repeat the process until you can breathe properly and the infection is gone number 10 it fights bad breath nobody likes bad breath it always leaves a bad impression on anyone you meet even your career and romantic life can suffer from it so can apple cider vinegar help yes it can thanks to its ph balancing properties and its antibacterial qualities acv fights bad breath like a champ it kills the bacteria responsible for bad breath and you can try it after brushing your teeth in the morning 30 milliliters of apple cider vinegar in a glass of luke water should be enough gargle with it every morning and your friends and colleagues will love it however avoid having more than one gargle a day as it can damage the enamel on your teeth so apple cider vinegar is not an ingredient you should ignore it has many promising health benefits from cleansing and detoxing your body and skin to helping control diabetes cholesterol or blood pressure appreciate and use it more enjoyed this video hit the like button and subscribe to our channel for more informative videos like this one thanks for watching [Music]