Safety · Supplement
Apple Cider Vinegar: side effects, safety & interactions
Dilute it — undiluted vinegar damages enamel and the esophagus; additive glucose lowering; caution with low potassium.
- Overall grade
- Grade C
- Last revised
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Safety profile
Dilute it — undiluted vinegar damages enamel and the esophagus; additive glucose lowering; caution with low potassium.
Interactions to respect
Metformin — Additive glucose lowering.
What Apple Cider Vinegar is
Apple cider vinegar (acetic acid) is a folk remedy widely used for blood sugar and weight.
The honest bottom line
A small, genuine post-meal glucose blunter, badly oversold for weight loss. Always dilute it; don't expect much.
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