Apple Cider Vinegar

The popularity of apple cider vinegar increased during the 1950s when a book called Folk Medicine: A Vermont Doctor's Guide to Good Health was written. It has been marketed as a cure-all for various conditions.

As a natural product made from apples, it contains various vitamins and minerals, but it has not been studied for weight loss. In fact several of the claims that have been made about apple cider vinegar have no proof or have been disproven.

However, there may be some health benefits. A very small 2007 study showed that taking the vinegar before bed lowered morning blood glucose levels by 4-6%. A caution here is that vinegar contains acid. Increasing the acidity in a diabetic person's blood increases the risk of developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

The most frequent side effects are irritability, nervousness, and palpitations (fast heart beats). It may cause other side effects as well, and it may interact with your medicines.

In 2005, some of these supplements were chemically analyzed and the ingredients in the products did not match what was list on the box. A few of these did not even contain apple cider vinegar.
 

It is important you discuss any weight loss or exercise plan with your doctor. Only you and your physician can decide what is best for you. Some people have certain conditions that prevent them from doing all exercises, and goal body weights may be different for different people. You need to discuss all these things with your physician before starting any weight loss or exercise program.