Benefits Of Drinking Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar

Bragg's apple cider vinegar is made from organically grown apples that are fermented according to United States Department of Agriculture guidelines. The finished vinegar is certified organic by two companies: Oregon Tilth and Organic Certifiers. It is also certified as kosher. Additionally, Bragg's apple cider vinegar is kept raw, meaning it still has some particles of the "mother," or layer created by bacteria in the fermentation process, which contains all of its nutritional value.

Helps Balance pH

Candida and other types of bacteria that produce conditions such as yeast infections thrive in acidic environments. Bragg's apple cider vinegar helps balance pH, alkalizing your body and making it an unfriendly host for yeast infections. Dr. Deforrest Clinton Jarvis states in his book "Folk Medicine: A Vermont Doctor's Guide to Good Health" that osteoporosis is thought to be caused by buildups of acid crystals in the joints. He says that by balancing the body's pH levels, apple cider vinegar helps clear these acid crystal buildups.

Bragg's apple cider vinegar can be taken daily as a drink diluted with water and sweetened with honey. Bragg also makes a special apple cider vinegar drink that is already prepared for your convenience.

Helps Lower Bad Cholesterol

According to Utrecht University in Holland, pectin is a complex carbohydrate present in apple cider vinegar that helps the body lower bad cholesterol. It works by prompting the liver to secrete higher levels of bile, which is made mostly from cholesterol, thereby decreasing the amount of bad cholesterol present in the body. Since Bragg's apple cider vinegar is unfiltered, the "mother" particles contain enough pectin to produce this medicinal benefit from the vinegar. Add Bragg's apple cider vinegar to your salad or steamed vegetables, or use it to season popcorn and stews.

Helps Control Weight

Apple cider vinegar is thought to pace the digestion of starches and lower blood sugar levels due to the acetic acid it contains, according to the American Diabetes Society. With less glucose in the bloodstream, insulin does not transform sugar into fat, which helps the body control weight, says Dr. Carol Johnston, a nutritionist at Arizona State University East.

Antioxidant Qualities

Bragg apple cider vinegar has beta-carotene, an antioxidant that helps fight free radicals in the body and boost your immune system, according to the Mayo Clinic. It also contains vitamins C and E.