Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Health Benefits

To receive all the benefits apple cider vinegar has to offer, you have to make sure the vinegar is organic, undiluted and unfiltered. Conventionally grown apples are sprayed with pesticides that leach into the vinegar during the fermentation process and can be harmful to your health. Organic apples used to make organic apple cider vinegar are pesticide-free, making a vinegar that has been used in folk medicine as a remedy for many ailments, including inflammation and diabetes.

Cholesterol

Apple cider vinegar's pectin content can help you reduce bad cholesterol. Pectin is a complex carbohydrate that, according to a study done by Utrecht University in the Netherlands, is thought to increase the excretion of bile acid in the body, stimulating the liver to produce more. Since bile acid is produced from cholesterol, this decreases the cholesterol that is stored in the body.

Anti-Inflammatory

Organic apple cider vinegar can be used to treat inflammatory conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and colitis. Its anti-inflammatory properties also can be helpful for topical application on skin rashes and sunburns.

Weight Loss

According to the American Diabetes Society, apple cider vinegar slows the digestion of starches because of its acetic acid content. When starches are digested slowly, the glucose level in the bloodstream is lowered, helping Type 2 diabetics.

Additionally, according to nutritionist Dr. Carol Johnston from Arizona State University, with lower blood sugar levels, insulin is not triggered to store sugar as fat, promoting weight loss.

Antioxidant

Organic apple cider vinegar helps fight free radicals in your body because of its beta-carotene content. According to the Mayo Clinic, beta-carotene not only fights free radicals but also counteracts the damage caused by them, boosting your immune system.

Healthy Bones

Organic apple cider vinegar contains magnesium, which helps with digestion and assists with the proper absorption of calcium for healthy bones.

Osteoarthritis

In his book "Folk Medicine: A Vermont Doctor's Guide to Good Health," Dr. Deforrest Clinton Jarvis says apple cider vinegar disperses acid crystal buildup in the body, which is thought to be the cause of osteoarthritis.