The combination of apple cider vinegar and honey has been used in many home remedies for centuries. Organic brands like Bragg are used because they contain no additives. Some research shows vinegar and honey as having an effect on health, though the evidence is limited and you should never use vinegar and honey as a replacement for standard medical intervention.
Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar
Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar is a brand of organic vinegar that is completely raw, meaning it is unfiltered and hasn't been pasteurized. According to the Bragg website, it contains nutrients and contains an enzyme called the "mother" which appears as a cloudy sediment in the vinegar.
Honey
Honey can also be purchased in raw formulations that haven't been processed as standard grocery store varieties have. According to a study that appeared in the "Journal of Medicinal Food" in April 2004, raw honey raised good cholesterol and regulated blood sugar levels in those that consumed it.
Benefits
Bragg apple cider vinegar and other brands of vinegar may have numerous benefits. According to Medscape General Medicine, a study that was published in "Diabetes Care" showed that people with type 2 diabetes responded favorably to a supplement of two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar mixed with one cup of water before meals. It resulted in a much more stable blood glucose reading after eating. Apple cider vinegar has also been shown to reduce bad or LDL cholesterol. According to a study conducted in Tokyo in 2005 that was reported in Medscape General Medicine showed that consuming vinegar resulted in lower cholesterol in test subjects.
Caution
Though consuming honey is generally safe unless you have an allergy, drinking Bragg apple cider vinegar can cause unpleasant side effects. According to "eMedTV," drinking apple vinegar may cause a burning sensation in the throat, stomach upset, and drug interactions with some blood pressure and diabetes medications.
References
- Bragg; Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
- "Medscape General Medicine"; Vinegar: Medicinal Uses and Antiglycemic Effect; Carol S. Johnston, Ph.D., et. al.; May 2006
- "Journal of Medicinal Food"; Natural Honey Lowers Plasma Glucose, C-Reactive Protein, Homocysteine, and Blood Lipids in Healthy, Diabetic, and Hyperlipidemic Subjects: Comparison with Dextrose and Sucrose; Noori S. Al-Waili; July 2004
- "eMedTV"; Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects; Kristi Monson, PharmD; November 2007
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