A tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with 8 ounces of water and taken before a meal is a safe dose, says Johnston. And if the idea of drinking vinegar turns your stomach, try drizzling the same amount over a salad. "That'll help fill you up and give you vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients," Gomer says. Don't expect miracles. read more
According to this study, adding 1 or 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to your diet can help you lose weight. It can also reduce your body fat percentage, make you lose belly fat and decrease your blood triglycerides. To date, this is the only human study that has investigated vinegar's effects on weight loss. read more
Drinking large amounts of apple cider vinegar while taking insulin can decrease potassium levels in the body. Avoid taking ACV if you take insulin. Diuretic medication, or "water pills," can decrease potassium levels on their own. Avoid using ACV if you take this medication. Apple cider vinegar might lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. read more