A two-part biological fermentation process that converts sugars into acetic acid accounts for the creation of all vinegars, including organic apple cider vinegar. Organic apple cider vinegar ranges in price from about $2 to $5 for a 16-oz. bottle.
Features
Organic apple cider vinegar contains the nutrients calcium and phosphorous. Traditionally used as a cleansing agent, organic apple cider vinegar can be purchased undiluted as well as premixed into commercial drinks for easier consumption.
Benefits for Diabetics
A 2007 study published in "Diabetes Care" demonstrated that type 2 diabetics who ingested 2 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar along with 1 oz. of cheese before bedtime had reduced fasting glucose levels the next morning.
Misconceptions
While apple cider vinegar has been touted as a weight-loss tool, Mayo Clinic nutritionist Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. says this is unlikely, given the lack of scientific evidence to back this claim.
Theories/Speculation
Purported (but scientifically unproven) health benefits of ingesting apple cider vinegar include lowering blood pressure, fighting infections and reducing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and heartburn. Proponents claim that organic, raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar yields greater health benefits due to less processing and fewer potentially harmful pollutants.
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