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Hello, Are There Any Negative Effects Of Drinking Apple Cider
Question: Hello, Are there any negative effects of drinking apple cider vinegar in hot water early morning ?? Thanks in advance
Brief Answer:
It's generally ok if no more than 30 ml/day. Here are risks:
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
ACV is generally safe when diluted, but there are some risks to drinking it daily.
Since it's a mild acid, it can eat away at the enamel on teeth, cause irritation/burning in the throat, and stomach upset.
With long term use, decreased potassium levels and bone thinning have been reported. In one case study, a young woman (in her 20s) drank 8 oz of ACV once a day for 6 years and was found to have osteoporosis and hypokalemia (low potassium).
It can also be a problem if you are taking certain medications, or if you have a history of delayed stomach emptying (gastroparesis).
Some guidelines are to limit your intake to no more than 2 tablespoons/day and rinse your mouth and throat after drinking it.
I hope this information helps.
It's generally ok if no more than 30 ml/day. Here are risks:
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
ACV is generally safe when diluted, but there are some risks to drinking it daily.
Since it's a mild acid, it can eat away at the enamel on teeth, cause irritation/burning in the throat, and stomach upset.
With long term use, decreased potassium levels and bone thinning have been reported. In one case study, a young woman (in her 20s) drank 8 oz of ACV once a day for 6 years and was found to have osteoporosis and hypokalemia (low potassium).
It can also be a problem if you are taking certain medications, or if you have a history of delayed stomach emptying (gastroparesis).
Some guidelines are to limit your intake to no more than 2 tablespoons/day and rinse your mouth and throat after drinking it.
I hope this information helps.
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