Vinegar, especially apple cider vinegar, is used to treat many conditions. It is a popular home remedy and touted as a cure for numerous conditions like dandruff, constipation and rashes, according to the book, "Folk Medicine: A Vermont Doctor's Guide to Good Health," by Dr. D.C. Jarvis. It's also used to promote weight loss. While there is no scientific evidence backing up many of these claims, limited studies do show some health benefits for including vinegar in your diet.
Vinegar
The vinegar most commonly used for supplementary purposes is apple cider vinegar. It contains acetic acid, pectin and potassium, all of which provide nutritional benefits and are thought to improve common ailments like the cold and allergies, according to Jarvis. Organic varieties aren't filtered as much and contain more acetic acid, which improves the nutritional value, according to Jarvis.
Eliminates Toxins
According to a study published in the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry" in 2005, vinegar can help to remove toxins from the blood and encourages blood alkaline production.
Reduced Fat Accumulation
According to the Central Research Institute of Mizkan Group, vinegar may reduce fat accumulation. Mice that ate highly fatty foods and vinegar accumulated fewer fat deposits than mice that weren't fed vinegar. This could be used as an anti-obesity tool if the same results occur in people after further testing.
Caution
A few studies support the notion that apple cider vinegar can help you in some way by providing nutrition or preventing certain conditions. However, further study is needed before vinegar can be recommended as a form of treatment for any condition or disease. Drinking vinegar can irritate the throat and stomach and wear down your teeth, says Medscape General Medicine, so discuss your desire to incorporate it into your diet with your doctor.
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