June 19, 2011. Paul Hixon
credit: timkelleyThere are many claims that there are a lot of health benefits to drinking apple cider vinegar. While this may be true and they may include weight loss, pain management, and the ability to fight of infections including viruses, bacteria, and fungus more easily there are some risks associated with it.
Before you begin drinking apple cider vinegar you should be aware of the risks involved and know whether or not it is safe for you.
Allergic Reaction-
While it isn’t a common thing, an allergic reaction can happen when drinking apple cider vinegar. In these cases you may experience a rash, hives, swelling of the mouth, tightening of the throat, general itchiness, wheezing, and even difficulty breathing. It is best to seek a doctor’s help if you experience any of these reactions.
While it isn’t a common thing, an allergic reaction can happen when drinking apple cider vinegar. In these cases you may experience a rash, hives, swelling of the mouth, tightening of the throat, general itchiness, wheezing, and even difficulty breathing. It is best to seek a doctor’s help if you experience any of these reactions.
Highly Acidic-
Due to the fact that apple cider vinegar is highly acidic it can cause damage to the enamel of the teeth. It can also cause burns of the mouth, throat, and even stomach. The acid can also irritate the stomach liner causing nausea, heartburn, and stomach upset. Some also feel that it can cause ulcers while others believe it is good for these conditions.
Due to the fact that apple cider vinegar is highly acidic it can cause damage to the enamel of the teeth. It can also cause burns of the mouth, throat, and even stomach. The acid can also irritate the stomach liner causing nausea, heartburn, and stomach upset. Some also feel that it can cause ulcers while others believe it is good for these conditions.
Potassium Deficiency-
Drinking apple cider vinegar can cause a potassium deficiency. This is a lot worse for those that already suffer from this condition. It can be dangerous and can even cause heart attacks.
Drinking apple cider vinegar can cause a potassium deficiency. This is a lot worse for those that already suffer from this condition. It can be dangerous and can even cause heart attacks.
Weakening of the Bones-
It is also believed that by taking ACV everyday for a long period of time may cause a weakening of the bones. This is only made worse in those already suffering from bone conditions including osteoporosis.
It is also believed that by taking ACV everyday for a long period of time may cause a weakening of the bones. This is only made worse in those already suffering from bone conditions including osteoporosis.
Interactions with Medications-
Because there hasn’t been a lot of research done, it isn’t known what all medications it will react with. However, it shouldn’t be taken with insulin, shouldn’t be used with other medications that may cause a potassium deficiency, and it should be used with water pills.
Because there hasn’t been a lot of research done, it isn’t known what all medications it will react with. However, it shouldn’t be taken with insulin, shouldn’t be used with other medications that may cause a potassium deficiency, and it should be used with water pills.
You should also avoid drinking apple cider vinegar when pregnant or when you are breastfeeding. While it is possible that it is completely safe, it is also possible that it is anything but safe for the baby and it is better to be safe than sorry. You should always talk to a doctor if you have any sort of condition or are taking any medications. None the less, it is a good idea to talk to your doctor on any account. Drinking apple cider vinegar may be very good for you, but you want to make sure that you are doing what is best!
Updated June 19, 2011. Published June 5, 2011. Paul Hixon
